1 oz Bond of the 1990s Gold Coin 2025 — tribute to the Golden Era of Pierce Brosnan
1 troy ounce of pure 999.9/1000 gold, struck by The Royal Mint. Third installment of the multi-volume "Bond Decades" collection, paying tribute to the 60th anniversary of the global James Bond 007 film franchise. The 1990s issue celebrates the era of Pierce Brosnan as the fifth official 007 — a period when the franchise was phenomenally rebooted after a six-year hiatus (1989-1995) and reclaimed global box-office dominance.
Obverse — portrait of King Charles III
The obverse depicts the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings (official monarch portrait since 2022). Inscriptions: "CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS · 2025". Legal tender status in the United Kingdom.
Reverse — symbols of 90s Bond
The reverse depicts stylized symbols of the Pierce Brosnan films: the distinctive Bond silhouette in shooting pose (the iconic "gun barrel sequence"), the classic Walther PPK pistol, and titles of the four films of the 90s era: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002). The rim bears the inscription "BOND OF THE 1990s" and the 007 series logo.
Why buy the Bond of the 1990s 2025 at GoldInvest24?
- Full 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g) of 999.9/1000 gold
- Third installment of the "Bond Decades" collection (after Bond 1980s — Moore+Dalton, and Bond 1970s)
- Era of Pierce Brosnan — highest-earning decade in franchise history through 2002
- GoldenEye (1995) — pivotal turn for the franchise after a 6-year hiatus and the fall of the USSR
- Four iconic films on one coin: GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day
- Face value 100 GBP, legal tender in the UK
- Royal Mint — Britain's oldest mint (since 1136), LBMA Good Delivery
- Limited edition — low mintage, high collector premium
- Ideal gift for James Bond fans and pop-culture collectors
- Standard packaging in protective capsule
- VAT-exempt across the EU as Investment Gold (Council Directive 2006/112/EC)
- Exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) as legal tender
- Component of the "James Bond 007 Decades Collection 2023-2026"
- Authenticity verification at GoldInvest24 — guaranteed originality
Cultural context — why the 90s are pivotal for the Bond franchise
The 90s are the period of the greatest renaissance of James Bond. After Licence to Kill (1989) with Timothy Dalton, the franchise was in crisis: a legal dispute between MGM and the producers lasted 6 years. In 1995 the pivotal turn — GoldenEye with Pierce Brosnan as Bond grossed 350 million USD globally, officially restarting the series. The geopolitical context was ideal: after the fall of the USSR (1991) Bond had to face new opponents — post-Soviet oligarchs, Chinese media (Tomorrow Never Dies), Western terrorists (World Is Not Enough). The Brosnan era also introduced advanced technology (BMW Z3 and Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, "invisible car" in Die Another Day), a new generation of "Bond Girls" (Famke Janssen, Michelle Yeoh, Halle Berry), and the first significant role of M as a woman (Judi Dench, 1995-2012).
Technical specification
| Manufacturer |
The Royal Mint, Llantrisant (Wales, UK) |
| Accreditation |
LBMA Good Delivery |
| Country of issue |
United Kingdom |
| Series |
Bond Decades (Royal Mint, 2023-2026) |
| Year of issue |
2025 — Pierce Brosnan Era (1990s) |
| Metal |
Gold Au |
| Fineness |
999.9/1000 (24K) |
| Weight |
1 oz t = 31.1035 g |
| Diameter |
32.69 mm |
| Thickness |
2.79 mm |
| Face value |
100 GBP |
| Strike |
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) |
| Legal status |
Legal tender in the UK |
| VAT |
Exempt (EU Investment Gold) |
| UK CGT |
Exempt |
| Packaging |
Protective capsule |
| Obverse |
Portrait of King Charles III (Martin Jennings, 2022) |
| Reverse |
90s Bond symbols (gun barrel, Walther PPK, titles of 4 films) |
| Reference films |
GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is Bond of the 1990s an official 007 license?
Yes. The Royal Mint holds an official license from EON Productions/MGM for the use of imagery, titles and symbols of the James Bond 007 series.
How much gold does the coin contain?
Exactly 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g) of pure 999.9/1000 gold (24K).
What is the mintage of Bond of the 1990s 2025?
Limited edition — typical Royal Mint mintage for Bond Decades bullion is 5,000-8,000 pcs. Low mintage generates significant collector premium over gold spot.
Is the coin VAT- and CGT-exempt?
Yes. Investment gold ≥900/1000 is VAT-exempt and exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax (as legal tender in the UK).
Which films are depicted on the reverse?
Four Brosnan-era films: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), Die Another Day (2002).
Can I buy all coins of the Bond Decades series?
Yes. GoldInvest24 also offers Bond of the 1980s (Moore+Dalton) and Bond of the 00's (Daniel Craig).
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