“It is a great honor. It’s not something I would have expected as a child.“he stated McCartney. There will be various designs, colors and the composition of the coin will have the image of the kingas is usually the tradition and custom, and on the other side you will find the representation of the McCartney career after the breakup of The Beatles in 1970.
The idea will be carried out The Royal Mintwhich has made coins for monarchs ranging from Alfred the Great in the 9th century to King Charles III.
The coins belong to the collection “Music Legends“, which with the aim of honoring great figures, including David Bowie, George Michael and Rolling Stonesseek to portray that prestige through an official currency of the United Kingdom.
What will the coin in tribute to McCartney be like?
From The Royal Mint announced that the range will have a wide variety of designs, finishes, editions and colors, which will symbolize the most important moments and pieces. featured of the artist over the course of all these years.
He coin price It will depend on the model, where those that are not in circulation are around $16but the most expensive ones start with prices from $843for the 1/4 oz proof gold model, and the most valuable of all US$6,217for the 2 oz proof gold coin.
The value is not only found in the material, but also in the preparation process that the assembly of them entailed. “What makes this coin even more special is that Paul has been involved in the entire design process“, said Rebecca Morgandirector of commemorative coinage at The Royal Mint.
Although the currency is legal tendermeaning that it can be used in everyday life without any problems, it is very unlikely that someone uses them on a daily basis, due to the authenticity, value and price they contain.
Symbols and memories in honor of the former Beatle
Among the many references and representations that the coins will have, some of their characteristics are that will include the emblematic Magic Piano by McCartney, a multi-colored upright piano that he first used in 1967 while still a member of the historic band along with John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.
They will also have piano notes chosen by the artist, his famous bass Höfner Violinthe logo of wingsthe band he formed in 1971 after leaving the Betales, and also his signature. The house noted that it has created a special version of the pen-shaped coin design as a gift to McCartney, 82, who began using coins as feathers for your guitar.
“Our currencies recognize the greatest icons and events of the british historyso it’s fitting that Paul McCartney’s extraordinary musical career is celebrated with an official UK currency,” Morgan added.
The Royal Mint also reported that will auction a signed edition of McCartney’s gold coin, which took more than 250 hoursincluding three days of hand polishing, and weighs five kilograms. The artist signed it during his tour “Got Back Tour 2024“, in Paris, and will be auctioned along with four editions silver.
Source: Ambito
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