Pink Floyd celebrated with official UK coin from The Royal Mint
They cost from £18.50 to £5,320
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Rock legends Pink Floyd are being celebrated with an official UK coin from The Royal Mint.
The coin's reverse design, created by Henry Gray, places the iconic prism from Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ at its heart.
A selection of coins will also feature a rainbow prism effect, bringing the iconic design to life in full colour.
The original ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ album cover was designed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis and drawn by George Hardie.
Pink Floyd’s commemorative coins are available to order now from The Royal Mint’s official website right here, and they range in price from £18.50 for a £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin to £5,320 for a 1oz Gold Proof Coin that’s limited to just 100 units worldwide.
Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin, The Royal Mint said, "Pink Floyd are one of those truly rare bands whose music and imagery have transcended generations and the moment you see this coin, you know exactly who it celebrates.
“The iconic prism is instantly recognisable to fans around the world, and Henry Gray has done a remarkable job of bringing it to life with the craft and detail this band deserves.
“Their influence on music, art and culture is immeasurable, and we're incredibly proud that The Royal Mint can play its part in preserving that legacy forever."
The Royal Mint has previously released official coins honouring British music legends including Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Queen’s Freddie Mercury, Paul McCartney, George Michael and Shirley Bassey.
The Music Legends series has delivered nearly half a million coins to collectors and music fans in 108 countries around the world.