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The Royal Mint have released a set of commemorative coins to celebrate Elton John’s career.
The collection is the latest in the Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, which began back in January when a range of Queen coins were unveiled.
The Elton John set covers a total of 13 coins: gold proof, silver proof and Brilliant Uncirculated editions, with prices starting at £13 for the Rocket Man Brilliant Uncirculated coin, up to £64,950 for the Kilo Gold proof coin.
Elton says: “It really is a fabulous honour to be recognised in this way. The last few years have contained some of the most memorable moments of my career, and this is another truly humbling milestone on my journey.”
Divisional director of commemorative coin and The Royal Mint Experience Clare Maclennan, adds: “Elton John is without a doubt a British music legend and is recognised as one of the most successful singer-songwriters of his generation.
“We are delighted to honour Elton’s significant contribution to British music on a UK coin. This is the second coin in The Royal Mint’s new Music Legends series, marking the work of our exceptional British musicians.”
The Royal Mint and Elton are also now working on a one-off collector’s piece which will be auctioned later this year.
Money raised from the auction will benefit the Elton John Charitable Trust, with the collaboration brought together thanks to a partnership between The Royal Mint and Bravado – Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company.
The Elton John coins are now available to purchase.
Last week, the first of six shows from Elton John’s archive was broadcast on YouTube. The Classic Concert Series will continue this coming Saturday with a show from Sydney, Australia, from 1986.
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- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - 180gm Vinyl - EX - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £19.99, $25.99, €23.79 (New Item) (arrived 01-Nov-2024 18:00)on November 4, 2024 at 4:00 am
ELTON JOHN Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2014 UK limited edition 17-track remastered double LP reissue of his 1973 album pressed on audiophile quality 180gram Vinyl, including an astonishing run of hits with Bennie And The Jets, Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting, Candle In The Wind and the unforgettable title track. The tri-fold picture sleeve has a little wear evident to the corners. While the vinyl remain in Excellent condition with light signs of play and handling) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Elton John - Benny And The Jets - UK - 7" vinyl - £10.00, $13.00, €11.90 (New Item) (arrived 31-Oct-2024 18:00)on November 4, 2024 at 4:00 am
ELTON JOHN Benny And The Jets (1973 UK 7" vinyl single taken from the double album 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road', also includes 'Rock And Roll Madonna', DJM company die-cut paper sleeve DJS10705)
- Elton John - Crocodile Rock - 4pr - Red Vinyl - UK - 7" vinyl - £10.00, $13.00, €11.90 (New Item) (arrived 31-Oct-2024 18:00)on November 4, 2024 at 4:00 am
ELTON JOHN Crocodile Rock (1972 UK 7" single with intact four prong centre pressed on translucent red vinyl [visible when held to a strong light source], also including Elderberry Wine, DJM logo die-cut paper sleeve DJS.271)
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind - Yellow Logo - 4pr - UK - 7" vinyl - £8.00, $10.40, €9.52 (New Item) (arrived 31-Oct-2024 18:00)on November 4, 2024 at 4:00 am
ELTON JOHN Candle In The Wind (1973 UK 7" vinyl single with the intact four prong centre, also includes Benny & The Jets. Issued in a DJM company die cut paper sleeve, the vinyl remains excellent DJS.297)
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - 1st - Red - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £50.00, $65.00, €59.50 (New Item) (arrived 31-Oct-2024 18:00)on November 4, 2024 at 4:00 am
ELTON JOHN Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973 UK 17-track double LP pressed on Ruby Red Vinyl [only visible when held up to a strong light source]. The tri-fold picture sleeve has lyrics across the inner spread [later issues were standard gatefold] and shows just a little light shelfwear while the two vinyl discs appear barely played DJLPD1001) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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