From Loudersound.
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 - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That - UK - 12" vinyl - £10.00, $12.50, €11.20 (New Item) (arrived 04-Aug-2020 12:52)on August 5, 2020 at 2:19 am
ELTON JOHN I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (1988 UK 3-track 12" vinyl single, including Remix Version, 7" Version & Rope Around A Fool; issued in a great hype stickered picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just some light ringwear and the vinyl is in Excellent barely played condition EJS1612)
- Elton John - Don't Shoot Me - 1st - Translucent - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $31.25, €28.00 (New Item) (arrived 02-Aug-2020 15:30)on August 5, 2020 at 2:19 am
ELTON JOHN Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (1972 UK 10-track LP pressed on Translucent Vinyl, visible when held to a strong light source, front laminated gatefold sleeve with twelve page lyric booklet. The sleeve shows a little light wear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play DJLPH427)
- Elton John - Rock Of The Westies - UK - vinyl LP - £10.00, $12.50, €11.20 (Back In Stock) (arrived 30-Jul-2020 06:39)on August 5, 2020 at 2:19 am
ELTON JOHN Rock Of The Westies (1975 UK picture label 9-track LP on regular black vinyl, housed in a picture sleeve complete with illustrated inner & lyric insert. The sleeve shows shows only a little light cosmetic wear & the vinyl is Excellent DJLPH464)
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Speckled Red - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £25.00, $31.25, €28.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 29-Jul-2020 12:45)on August 5, 2020 at 2:19 am
ELTON JOHN Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973 UK 17-track double LP pressed on tinted & speckled red vinyl with a greyish outer rim [only visible when held up to a strong light source], housed in a tri-fold picture sleeve with lyrics across the inner spread [later issues were standard gatefold]. The sleeve shows minimal wear, with minor age discoloration and the vinyl shows the odd faint hairline or surface scuff but appears seldom played DJLPD1001)
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Speckled Red - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £25.00, $31.25, €28.00 (New Item) (arrived 28-Jul-2020 17:20)on August 5, 2020 at 2:19 am
ELTON JOHN Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973 UK 17-track double LP pressed on tinted & speckled red vinyl with a greyish outer rim [only visible when held up to a strong light source], housed in a tri-fold picture sleeve with lyrics across the inner spread [later issues were standard gatefold]. The sleeve shows minimal wear, with minor age discoloration and the vinyl shows the odd faint hairline or surface scuff but appears seldom played DJLPD1001)
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