A new £5 coin has been released which honors the life of music legend, Sir Elton John.
On the coin, designed by Norwich-based artist Bradley Morgan Johnson, Sir Elton is wearing his trademark glasses and straw boater hat.
If you take a closer look, those glasses are actually formed by a musical note.
Johnson said winning the design competition “has been a highlight of my rollercoaster career.”
Sir Elton described his appearance on a coin as a “fabulous honour” and a “truly humbling milestone”.
“The last few years have contained some of the most memorable moments of my career, and this is another truly humbling milestone on my journey,” the musician said.
“It really is a fabulous honour to be recognised in this way.”
The Royal Mint’s Clare Maclennan said, “We are delighted to honour Elton’s significant contribution to British music on a UK coin.
“Elton John is without a doubt a British music legend and is recognised as one of the most successful singer-songwriters of his generation.”
Sir Elton’s coin is the latest entry into The Royal Mint’s ‘Music Legends’ series.
There’s no word yet on who might be immortalised in cupronickel alloy next, but The Royal Mint has promised that the series will feature the “most iconic British acts ever to step on stage”.
Source: Echo