Each coin will feature a unique design linking to the films of that decade, which is a testament to the coin making skills that our craftspeople have perfected over the years. “We are delighted to be unveiling a new collectable coin range to celebrate 007’s journey. Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “James Bond is Britain’s favourite secret agent who has captivated audiences for over 60 years. The titles of each Bond film of the decade make up the background, the stylised 007 logo of the 1960s appears at the base of the coin, and the classic gun barrel features around the perimeter of the design.

It is the first of seven coin designs celebrating the legacy of Bond, with the other designs being unveiled individually at later dates. The first coin celebrating 007 in the 1960s depicts Sean Connery’s Bond seated in Little Nellie, the gyroplane from the film You Only Live Twice. The new coin is the first of seven designs celebrating the James Bond legacy (Royal Mint/PA)

The collectable and bullion coin range offers Bond enthusiasts an opportunity to grow their collection and invest in precious metals in gold or silver, the Mint said.Įach design will feature a scene from a different decade of the superspy created by author Ian Fleming. The first coin in a new 007 range celebrating James Bond across the decades has been unveiled by the Royal Mint.