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The Royal Mint have released a commemorative coin honouring rock legends Queen.
It’s the first time that a British band has been recognised on UK currency, with the range designed by Chris Facey featuring Freddie Mercury’s mic and Bechstein grand piano, Brian May’s ‘Red Special’ guitar, John Deacon’s Fender Precision bass and Roger Taylor’s Ludwig bass drum.
The coin is available in a variety of versions with the £5 Brilliant Uncirculated coin presented in four different slipcases covers representing Queen, their live work and the albums Hot Space and A Kind Of Magic.
In addition there’s a half ounce silver proof coin, a one ounce silver proof coin, a quarter-ounce gold proof coin, and a one ounce gold proof coin.
All are available to purchase through the Royal Mint’s website, with prices ranging from £13 for the Brilliant Uncirculated coin up to £2020 for the gold proof coin.
May says: “This is a big, ‘Who could have imagined it?’ moment for us. When we began as Queen, even the first rung of the ladder to recognition seemed remote and unreachable. To have our band recognised and our music celebrated in this way is very touching – a real honour.”
Taylor adds: “Marvellous, all this fuss over our band. I feel entirely spent.”
Designer Facey says his first memory of hearing Queen was Bohemian Rhapsody in the famous car scene from 1992 Mike Myers film Wayne’s World, and he’s been a fan ever since.
He adds: “It’s therefore such an honour to be asked to commemorate such an extraordinary band on a UK coin, and even more exciting as it’s the first coin I’ve designed.
“ All four members of Queen were vital for their bravery in the music they created and the boundaries they pushed, and I hope that fans will enjoy seeing each of their contributions paid tribute to on this coin.”
The Royal Mint’s chief commercial officer Nicola Howell says: “Queen were one of the most influential bands of their generation, and their timeless classics are still enjoyed by millions of fans around the world.
“That’s why we’re so pleased to be honouring their great contribution to British music with their very own coin, which will be the first time a British band has been celebrated on UK coinage.
“British music is one of our greatest contributions to culture around the world, and its musicians like Queen who are at the forefront of this.
“We’re looking forward to announcing other coins in our new ‘Music Legends’ collection later this year, marking the work of other exceptional British musicians.”
Queen and Adam Lambert will play at the Fire Fight Australia benefit concert Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on February 16 to raise funds for the national bushfire relief efforts.
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QUEEN Bicycle Race (1978 UK 7" vinyl single with intact four prong centre, also including Fat Bottomed Girls, plain company die-cut paper sleeve. The vinyl displays some light hairlines and cosmetic surface scuffs but remains excellent EMI2870)
- Queen - News Of The World - 1st - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $24.60, €22.60 (New Item) (arrived 24-Jan-2023 12:41)on February 2, 2023 at 1:05 am
QUEEN News Of The World (1977 UK first press 11-track LP, their classic sixth studio album including the singles We Are The Champions/ We Will Rock You & Spread Your Wings. The gatefold picture sleeve is Very Good with some edge wear scuffingand the usual small edge split to the inner, yet the vinyl still looks barely played, priced advantageously EMA784)
- Queen - Innuendo - Factory Sample - UK - vinyl LP - £195.00, $239.85, €220.35 (New Item) (arrived 19-Jan-2023 13:10)on February 2, 2023 at 1:05 am
QUEEN Innuendo (Rare 1991 UK 12-track vinyl LP, the groups fourteenth studio album including I'm Going Slightly Mad, Don't Try So Hard, The Hitman and Bijou which were especially edited for the vinyl edition; picture sleeve with 'ManufacturersProperty' sticker on the reverse and lyric inner. The sleeve, inner and vinyl are all in wonderful near mint condition. One of the best examples we have ever seen PCSD115)
- Queen - It's A Hard Life - 4 Prong - UK - 7" vinyl - £12.00, $14.76, €13.56 (New Item) (arrived 20-Jan-2023 09:23)on February 2, 2023 at 1:05 am
QUEEN It's A Hard Life (1984 UK 7" vinyl single with intact four prong centre, also including Is This The World We Created?, housed in a glossy card picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light ring wear and some creasing on the opening, whilst thevinyl displays few signs of play QUEEN3)
- Queen - Live Around The World - Black Vinyl + Booklet - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £39.99, $49.19, €45.19 (New Item) (arrived 20-Jan-2023 17:16)on February 2, 2023 at 1:05 am
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT Live Around The World (2020 UK/EU limited edition 20-track double album 2-LP pressed on Heavyweight Black Vinyl, Half Speed Mastered at Abbey Road Studios. Featuring live performances from around the World, including the entire 'Live Aid' setlist performance from Fire Fight Australia. Gatefold picture sleeve with 12-page souvenir booklet and download voucher, hype sticker & factory sealed)
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