2020 David Bowie £200 2oz Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
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The 2020 David Bowie £200 2oz Gold Proof Coin has a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 100 worldwide. Struck in 999.9 fine gold, this example is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo – the highest numerical Proof grade – with only 18 examples recorded in PF70 Ultra Cameo at the time of checking.
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2020 David Bowie £200 2oz Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
The 2020 David Bowie £200 2oz Gold Proof Coin is an exceptionally limited British commemorative coin, struck in 999.9 fine gold and celebrating one of the most influential figures in modern music.
Issued by The Royal Mint as part of its Music Legends series, the coin features an original design by Jody Clark, inspired by David Bowie and his distinctive visual identity.
The Royal Mint confirms a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 100 for the 2oz Gold Proof issue. The Royal Mint’s subsequently published sales figures also record 100 coins sold.
This example has been independently authenticated and certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as PF70 Ultra Cameo, the highest numerical Proof grade awarded by NGC.
At the time of checking on 13 August 2026, the NGC Census records just 18 examples in PF70 Ultra Cameo, making this an NGC Top Pop coin.
With a Maximum Coin Mintage of only 100 and just 18 examples recorded by NGC in PF70 Ultra Cameo at the time of checking, this is an exceptionally scarce certified example from The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series.
Why This Coin Stands Out
David Bowie was the third artist celebrated in The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, following Queen and Elton John.
While the David Bowie collection was released across several denominations and metals, the £200 2oz Gold Proof was produced in particularly limited numbers.
The Royal Mint confirms:
Maximum Coin Mintage: 100
Its official published sales records subsequently recorded:
Final Recorded Sales: 100
For comparison, The Royal Mint’s sales figures record 349 David Bowie One Ounce Gold Proof coins and 1,290 Quarter-Ounce Gold Proof coins, compared with just 100 of the Two Ounce Gold Proof.
This particular example adds another level of condition scarcity through its NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo certification.
Specifications
- Year: 2020
- Country of Issue: United Kingdom
- Denomination: £200
- Series: Music Legends
- Subject: David Bowie
- Issuing Authority: The Royal Mint
- Metal: Gold
- Fineness: 999.9 Fine Gold
- Weight: 62.42g
- Diameter: 40.00mm
- Quality: Proof
- Maximum Coin Mintage: 100
- Final Recorded Royal Mint Sales: 100
- Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
- Reverse Designer: Jody Clark
- Grading Company: NGC
- Grade: PF70 Ultra Cameo
- NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Population: 18
- Population Checked: 13 August 2026
The Royal Mint confirms the £200 denomination, 62.42g weight, 40.00mm diameter, Proof quality, Maximum Coin Mintage of 100 and Jody Clark as both obverse and reverse designer.
A Maximum Coin Mintage of Just 100
Scarcity is one of the defining characteristics of this particular David Bowie release.
The Royal Mint officially records a:
Maximum Coin Mintage: 100
The Royal Mint’s subsequently published commemorative coin sales figures also record 100 sales for the David Bowie 2020 UK Two Ounce Gold Proof Coin.
This means the published sales figure reached the coin’s stated Maximum Coin Mintage.
Within the David Bowie gold range, The Royal Mint’s published sales figures record:
- 2oz Gold Proof: 100
- 1oz Gold Proof: 349
- 1/4oz Gold Proof: 1,290
The Two Ounce edition therefore had substantially lower recorded sales than either the One Ounce or Quarter-Ounce David Bowie Gold Proof coins.
Why NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Matters
This example has been independently authenticated, encapsulated and graded by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as:
PF70 Ultra Cameo
PF70 is the highest numerical Proof grade awarded by NGC.
The Ultra Cameo designation recognises the strong contrast between deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted design elements characteristic of high-quality Proof coinage.
For an issue with a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 100, certification at PF70 Ultra Cameo adds an important condition component to the coin’s overall scarcity.
NGC Population
At the time of checking on 13 August 2026:
- NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo: 18
- NGC Top Pop
The NGC Census for this issue records just 18 examples certified PF70 Ultra Cameo at the time of checking.
As PF70 is NGC’s highest numerical Proof grade, there is no higher numerical grade.
The Maximum Coin Mintage and NGC population measure two different things. The Maximum Coin Mintage of 100 establishes the maximum number authorised for the issue, while the NGC population records how many examples have been certified by NGC at a particular grade.
Population figures can change as additional coins are submitted for certification, which is why Sterling Bullion Partners records the date on which each population figure is checked.
The Music Legends Series
The Music Legends series was created by The Royal Mint to celebrate some of Britain’s most influential musical artists.
David Bowie became the third artist honoured in the series, following Queen and Elton John.
Bowie’s career was characterised by constant artistic reinvention, with his influence extending beyond music into performance, fashion and visual culture.
The 2020 coin captures elements of Bowie’s distinctive identity within an official British commemorative coin, giving the issue appeal across both modern British numismatics and music-related collecting.
The David Bowie Design
Reverse
The reverse was designed by Jody Clark, who also created the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
The design features a portrait of David Bowie alongside his name, incorporated into a bold contemporary composition inspired by his career and visual identity.
One of the design’s most distinctive features is its lightning-bolt motif, which The Royal Mint describes as being laced with stardust to create a glitter effect.
The result is a distinctly contemporary design that separates the Music Legends series from more traditional British commemorative coinage.
Obverse
The obverse features Jody Clark’s definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
The surrounding inscription includes the coin’s £200 denomination and 2020 date.
Jody Clark therefore designed both sides of this particular coin – the official royal portrait on the obverse and the commemorative David Bowie design on the reverse. The Royal Mint confirms Clark as both obverse and reverse designer.
Image Information
The slab images shown are digitally produced representations for presentation purposes, with certification numbers and barcodes omitted. The close-up coin photographs show the actual coin offered for sale.
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With a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 100, Royal Mint recorded sales of 100 coins, and only 18 examples recorded by NGC in PF70 Ultra Cameo at the time of checking, the 2020 David Bowie £200 2oz Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo represents an exceptionally scarce certified issue from The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series.
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