Stack’s Bowers Galleries will auction exclusive Paul McCartney coins for the Royal Mint on March 19, 2025. The sale features a one-of-a-kind 5-kilogram gold coin and four 5-kilogram silver coins, each paying tribute to the legendary musician. This event marks a unique intersection of numismatics and music history, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire coins celebrating McCartney’s enduring legacy.
Part of the Royal Mint’s “Music Legends” series, which included various coin sizes and base metal editions sold directly to the public, the upcoming auction features the collection’s most exclusive pieces.
“This is an exciting opportunity for collectors and fans of Paul McCartney to own a unique item celebrating one of the most influential music artists and songwriters of all time,” said Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint.
The Royal Mint collaborated closely with McCartney to create the coins. The collection was initially released in 2024, and many versions sold out quickly, further heightening interest in the upcoming sale.
Among them, the 5-kilogram gold piece stands as the largest proof gold coin ever produced in the Mint’s Music Legends series, which launched in 2020 to honor iconic British performers. Crafted over more than 250 hours, including three days of polishing, it carries an extra layer of distinction – Paul McCartney personally signed it during his 2024 Got Back tour in Paris, France. The winning bidder will also receive a short video message from McCartney congratulating them on their acquisition.
Only four of the 5-kilogram silver pieces exist in the format, with a fifth example gifted to McCartney. Like its gold counterpart, the silver versions rank as the largest proof silver coins in the Music Legends series and mark the first time McCartney has been celebrated on a British coin.
Each of the coins is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Paul McCartney himself. Additionally, McCartney and the Royal Mint will donate a portion of the auction’s proceeds to charity, giving buyers the opportunity to own a historic keepsake while supporting a worthy cause.
Known for its prominence in rare coin auctions, Stack’s Bowers Galleries expects competitive bidding for these collectibles, given the global demand for music-related numismatics.
This collaboration between Stack’s Bowers Galleries and the Royal Mint follows a series of successful joint ventures in recent years, including the August 2023 sale of Royal Succession coins, which brought in $5.1 million, and the October 2024 auction of First Strike coinage, which realized $1.8 million.