Elton John has become the latest British legend to be commemorated on an official U.K. coin. The rock icon commented: “It really is a fabulous honor to be recognized in this way. 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 coin's design, is based on the straw-hat-and-bow-tie look that he sported on the cover of his 1974 Greatest Hits LP. It includes sunglasses made up as a pair of musical notes, while a Union Jack can be seen behind him. The £5 coin comes in one of four commemorate slipcases, three of which are limited to 15,000 copies.
His Facebook post noted they're in the process of creating a one-of-a-kind collector's piece that will go on sale at an auction later this year. The beneficiary will be the Elton John Charitable Trust.
TL;DR:
- Elton John now has a commemorative coin in the U.K.
The coin's design, is based on the straw-hat-and-bow-tie look that he sported on the cover of his 1974 Greatest Hits LP. - They're in the process of creating a one-of-a-kind collector's piece that will go on sale at an auction later this year.
- The beneficiary will be the Elton John Charitable Trust.