George Michael honoured with new collectable coin
He follows the likes of David Bowie, Elton John and Queen to be featured in The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series.
George Michael is set to be honoured with a new collectable coin from The Royal Mint.
The late Wham! star follows the likes of David Bowie, Elton John and Queen to be featured in The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series.
The coin’s designer, Sandra Deiana, said: “From the beginning of the project, I was clear about certain elements that I wanted to incorporate into the design. 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.”
Rebecca Morgan of The Royal Mint added: “From his debut with WHAM! to becoming one of the bestselling solo musicians of all time, George Michael is a global superstar whose work has inspired and influenced generations with his music and his unique style. Loved by millions of fans worldwide, we are delighted to be introducing an official UK coin celebrating his life and legacy.”
Speaking of the new coin, the George Michael Entertainment company said: “On behalf of George Michael, we are deeply honoured that the Royal Mint is paying tribute to him by creating a series of beautifully crafted coins. He would have been enormously proud and genuinely touched that a national institution should have decided to pay tribute to his memory in this way.”