Description
A UK £5 coin has been issued in 2020, featuring one of Britain’s most iconic and influential bands ever, Queen.
A fitting tribute to the bands unique sound that propelled them to global stardom, this exciting new coin is full of numismatic firsts:
- The first-time ever Queen have featured on a coin worldwide.
- The first-time ever a British band has been celebrated on UK coinage.
- The first in an exciting new series celebrating British music legends.
The Design
The £5 coin features a design by Chris Facey, showcasing the iconic instruments of all four founder members of the band: Britain May’s Red Special guitar, John Deacon’s Fender Precision Bass™, Roger Taylor’s Ludwig™ bass drum, and Freddy Mercury’s Bechstein™ grand piano.
What’s more, the intricate design shows the grand piano with the opening notes of Queen’s world-famous anthem Bohemian Rhapsody pressed down.
This design has been officially approved by band members Brian May and Roger Taylor to truly capture the essence of the band’s legacy.
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