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UK's Royal Mint celebrates singer Elton John with new commemorative coin

UK's Royal Mint celebrates singer Elton John with new commemorative coin

By Naveel Krishant
06/07/2020
The coin sits on top of the boots worn by Elton John, acting as the Pinball Wizard in the musical film 'Tommy' in 1975 [Image: Reuters]

Elton John has become the second artist to be honoured by Britain’s Royal Mint with a commemorative coin paying tribute to the decorated British singer-songwriter.

The coin, designed by artist Bradley Morgan Johnson, depicts John’s distinctive straw boater’s hat, and fashions his trademark glasses out of a pair of musical notes.

John says it is really a fabulous honour to be recognised in this way.

[Source: Reuters]

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