Elton John coin

[GoodAsGold]

On 04/07/2020 at 19:26, westminstrel said:

Why the Union Jack? 

Good point. Perhaps the Mint thought it’s really gone down well on the 2020 Britannia so let’s put it on whatever we can. Sell. Sell. Sell.

[GoodAsGold]

On 05/07/2020 at 14:14, Roy said:

I'll be disappointed if they forget Bowie

Couldn’t agree more Roy. I think Bowie is a strong contender. No longer a living person (just like Freddie Mercury) but still a living legend so I think the demand would be strong. The  Aladdin Sane/Ziggy Stardust painted face (sorry but I’m no authority on Bowie) would make a great coin design, especially in colour. Then again, we’re talking image rights here and there’s not been any artists themselves featured on the first 2 releases - just instruments and props.

[GoodAsGold]

16 hours ago, Numistacker said:

If you buy from coin connection remember to use the code George for the Numistacker 2% discount

Oh no. Not Boy George as well? Do you really want to hurt me? Do you really want to make me cry?

Sorry, but I couldn’t resist.

[GoodAsGold]

A word of warning. Please don’t send your Elton coins off for grading because they’re all fake. The inscription should be Reg Dwight.

[GoodAsGold]

I wonder how long this series will drag on for if the artists themselves fail to appear on the coin designs?

What props could be used for further releases? Any suggestions?

John Lennon’s round rimmed specs and white suit perhaps? Imagine.

[sovereignsteve]

Had anyone seen any indication that this is a series restricted to British music legends?

If they decide not it will open up a whole new area of possibilities. Elvis anyone?

[Roy]

'In 2020 The Royal Mint is celebrating some of the country's most important artists – individuals and bands who have helped shape our love of music.'

Our exciting new series celebrating iconic British recording
artists continues with Elton John.

[silverdocket]

5 hours ago, GoodAsGold said:

wonder how long this series will drag on for if the artists themselves fail to appear on the coin designs?

The mint never puts a face of a living person on a coin so they say.

That was the challenge with this one.

[Roy]

Like the Queen, for example? 😆

[Notafront4adragon]

6 minutes ago, Roy said:

Like the Queen, for example? 😆

Person not Lizardperson? 

[Roy]

 

Same species I guess?

[jacksj1]

From the Mint itself :

 

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tradition dictates that the portrait of a living person – apart from the reigning monarch and members of the Royal Family – should not appear on a coin.

 

There is only one coin left in this series - RM stated it was a series of three at launch - would love to see Bowie as Aladdin Sane (as he's dead his face could appear).

[EddieC]

9 hours ago, jacksj1 said:

From the Mint itself :

 

 

There is only one coin left in this series - RM stated it was a series of three at launch - would love to see Bowie as Aladdin Sane (as he's dead his face could appear).

Did they? Where did you see that?

[sovereignsteve]

12 hours ago, Roy said:

In 2020 The Royal Mint is celebrating some of the country's most important artists – individuals and bands who have helped shape our love of music.'

looking good for the Spice Girls then🤪

[jacksj1]

13 hours ago, EddieC said:

Did they? Where did you see that?

 

It was on the splash page for the series earlier in the year. The page just links to the coins sets now but originally it said :

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Wonderfully diverse and endlessly inventive, British music has taken the world by storm. In this three-part series we look back at the history of the music scene

 

edit : if you do a google search on royal mint music legends it still shows in the description, but not when you go to the page :

 

[diesel]

Very disheartening to hear about the 2oz coins having quality issues.

However I will say the 1oz is outstanding in hand, IMO.

[BrumChris]

5 hours ago, jacksj1 said:

 

It was on the splash page for the series earlier in the year. The page just links to the coins sets now but originally it said :

 

edit : if you do a google search on royal mint music legends it still shows in the description, but not when you go to the page :

I wonder if that means they've decided to milk the series for another few coins!

[jacksj1]

41 minutes ago, diesel said:

Very disheartening to hear about the 2oz coins having quality issues.

However I will say the 1oz is outstanding in hand, IMO.

 

Agreed. The gold looks ok, but the coloured is stunning in hand.

[Rebel]

i like this design... Anybody know when will be 1oz "default" silver available?

[silverdocket]

This might cheer you up.......

I got 3 out of 10 on easy and hard lol 😂

https://www.royalmint.com/competitions/music-legends-elton-john-quiz/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=2020-07-com-music-legends-elton

[SilverMike]

On 07/07/2020 at 23:25, sovereignsteve said:

looking good for the Spice Girls then🤪

Just spotted 😱😂

[jacksj1]

5oz is out in October.

[HerefordBullyun]

22 hours ago, SilverMike said:

Just spotted 😱😂

Id rather cram a jam jar of angry hornets up my sphincter than buy this! The royal mint has gone to new lows.

[EddieC]

23 hours ago, SilverMike said:

Just spotted 😱😂

Oh dear God. No! No! No.

[AndrewSL76]

Anyone seen Sir Elton's unboxing video:

https://www.royalmint.com/stories/collect/elton-john-unboxing-a-half-ounce-silver-coins-from-the-royal-mint/?__ja=tsid%3a38667|kw%3aE20C2G&utm_medium=email&utm_source=product-launch&utm_campaign=2020-07-com-music-legends-elton&utm_content=main-cta

He doesn't sound impressed which made me laugh a little.

The way that he opens the box also made me wince a bit - I was waiting for the coin to fly across the room - he is lucky the coin was properly placed into the capsule.............