
From Planet Rock.
The Who are the latest big name music act to be honoured with a commemorative coin range from The Royal Mint.
Available to order from today (24th May), the coins feature images instantly synonymous with The Who including a Union Jack flag, Mod logo and speaker-smashing Rickenbacker guitar.
Additionally, the symbols on the coin forms a pinball table, a nod to The Who’s timeless 1969 single ‘Pinball Wizard’ from their rock opera ‘Tommy.’
Utilizing the latest innovative technology and manufacturing techniques, some coins feature the red, white and blue of The Who’s emblem and a number of coins will feature a special ‘shockwave’ effect, radiating from the speaker – elevating the detail of the coin.
The Who collectable coin is the fourth in The Royal Mint’s ‘Music Legends’ series, and follows coins in honour of Queen, Elton John and David Bowie.
There are a variety of coins available, and they range in price from £13.00 for ‘The Who 2021 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin’ right up to a whopping £68,380 for ‘The Who 2021 UK Kilo Gold Proof Coin’ that has a £1,000 denomination.

Vocalist Roger Daltrey visited The Royal Mint to strike one of the first coins and give The Who’s blessing to the design.
He comments: “It’s an honour to have a coin produced to celebrate The Who’s musical legacy. The coin’s design captures the true essence of the band and what we represent. It was a fantastic moment being able to strike one of the very first pieces in the collection and see the range of technologies and processes involved in the making of the coin.”
Guitarist Pete Townshend adds: “I am delighted that the band’s work is being recognized by this fantastic range of coins from The Royal Mint.”
Clare Maclennan, Divisional Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint, adds: “The Who are an iconic British band with an incredible musical legacy, so it felt right to honour them with an official UK coin.
“The Who coin is the latest in our show stopping Music Legends series, which celebrates legendary British artists through original new designs. It was a privilege to have Roger Daltrey visit the Mint to strike one of the first coins and meet the team of makers that have created this wonderful design.
“Our Music Legends series is engaging new generations of coin collectors, and we hope this design will become a cherished part of fan’s memorabilia.”
You can order the coins right here.
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- The Who - The Kids Are Alright - US - 2-LP vinyl set - £30.00, $39.90, €34.80 (New Item) (arrived 17-Apr-2025 16:00)on April 17, 2025 at 10:24 pm
THE WHO The Kids Are Alright (1979 US MCA label 19-track double vinyl LP, top opening single pocket picture sleeve complete with embossed 'film can' inners and 20-page lyric booklet. The sleeve has some light wear to the opening edge and the vinyl has just a few light cosmetic surface scuffs MCA2-11005)
- The Who - The Singles - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $26.60, €23.20 (New Item) (arrived 03-Apr-2025 17:12)on April 17, 2025 at 10:24 pm
THE WHO The Singles (1984 UK 16-track vinyl compilation LP featuring a collection of their classic singles including Substitute, I'm A Boy, Pictures Of Lily, I Can See For Miles, Pinball Wizard, My Generation, Won't Get Fooled Again and more,picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor edge wear with a small split to the top, whilst the vinyl has few signs of play WHOH17)
- The Who - Tommy - German - 2-LP vinyl set - £25.00, $33.25, €29.00 (New Item) (arrived 28-Mar-2025 17:00)on April 17, 2025 at 10:24 pm
THE WHO Tommy (1981 German 24-track double vinyl LP, housed in an elaborate tri-fold glossy pocket sleeve with 12-page illustrated lyric booklet & '81' dated inners. The sleeve & vinyl discs are Near Mint) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- The Who - A Quick One - German - vinyl LP - £35.00, $46.55, €40.60 (New Item) (arrived 28-Mar-2025 17:00)on April 17, 2025 at 10:24 pm
THE WHO A Quick One (Rare 1972 German 2nd issue 10-track vinyl LP, pressed on the Polydor label, featuring the tracks Boris The Spider, Cobwebs And Strange and Whiskey Man, fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows sunfading to the spine and general wear, whilst the vinyl is Near Mint)
- The Who - Quadrophenia - VG - booklet attached - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £65.00, $86.45, €75.40 (New Item) (arrived 31-Mar-2025 11:01)on April 17, 2025 at 10:24 pm
THE WHO Quadrophenia (Classic 1973 UK 17-track double vinyl LP, housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with a deluxe forty-four page full size booklet containing pictures & lyrics to the album. The sleeve is Very Good with some scuffs & light paper marks/ringwear not uncommon, the booklet is still complete, with signs of residual tape repair and light signs of discolouration, whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play. An ideal play copy)
That’s quite incorrect Cartwright. The Union Jack is naval term for the seafaring flag only and I don’t think The Who have much to do with that. What you refer to is simply known as the Union flag.