Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable
Summary
Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, is honored with a new collectible coin by The Royal Mint. The coin release marks the 40th anniversary of Mercury's legendary Live Aid performance and is part of the Music Legends series. The Royal Mint will also donate a special version of the coin to a charity founded in Mercury's memory.Key Facts
- Freddie Mercury is honored on a new collectible coin by The Royal Mint.
- The coin release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Mercury's Live Aid performance.
- The coin features Mercury's image, autograph, and musical motifs.
- Mercury's sister, Kashmira Bulsara, struck the first coin at The Royal Mint.
- A special gold proof coin will be donated to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, an Aids charity.
- Freddie Mercury was the lead singer of Queen and passed away in 1991 from complications of Aids.
- The Music Legends coin series celebrates influential UK musicians.
- Queen's Live Aid performance in 1985 is considered one of the greatest live shows ever.
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