A collectable coin celebrating George Michael has been unveiled by the Royal Mint.
The coin features the singer-songwriter’s signature look from his debut solo album Faith. It is the latest in the Mint’s Music Legends series, following David Bowie, Sir Elton John and Queen.
Designed by artist and sculptor Sandra Deiana, the coin portrays a headshot of Michael, who died on Christmas Day in 2016, aged 53, wearing his trademark sunglasses and an engraving of the refrain of Faith.
The colours black and red feature on a selection of the coins. The Mint said the coin has been officially approved by Michael’s estate.
Ms Deiana said: ‘From the beginning of the project, I was clear about certain elements that I wanted to incorporate into the design.
George Michael performing in 1992. The coins have been designed by artist and sculptor Sandra Deiana. The Mint said the coin has been officially approved by Michael’s estate
The black and red coin. The coin features the singer-songwriter’s signature look from his debut solo album Faith which includes his trademark sunglasses
The coins come in three distinct versions. Prices for the coins start from £15.50 for a £5 denomination brilliant uncirculated coin, with a colour version available for £24.50. A 2oz gold coin, with a denomination of £200, is available for £5,305
‘I wanted a detailed portrait that captured his charismatic expression – I was particularly thinking of his iconic sunglasses.
‘It’s amazing to be able to pay tribute to his music and what you see in the design is truly a piece of George Michael’s song.’
Prices for the coins start from £15.50 for a £5 denomination brilliant uncirculated coin, with a colour version available for £24.50. A 2oz gold coin, with a denomination of £200, is available for £5,305.
The collectable coins will be available to buy from the Royal Mint’s website from 9am today.
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