Pink Floyd become Money… the Royal Mint's tribute to “The Dark Side Of The Moon”

Pink Floyd have officially entered the Royal Mint's catalogue. The historic British mint has unveiled a new commemorative coin dedicated to the band, adding it to the successful "Music Legends" series, the numismatic collection that in recent years has celebrated some of the most important names in English music.
The tribute centres on “The Dark Side Of The Moon“, the 1973 album that turned the band into a global phenomenon and remains one of the best-selling and most recognisable records in rock history. The coin's design draws on the famous prism from the original artwork, conceived by Storm Thorgerson with the Hipgnosis studio and illustrated by George Hardie.
Some editions of the coin also feature a special rainbow effect that echoes the refraction of light through the prism, a central element of the album's visual identity. The result is an object designed for collectors and fans of the band alike, in keeping with the strategy that has made "Music Legends" one of the Royal Mint's most profitable projects.

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The series was launched in 2020 with a release dedicated to Queen, and has since included artists such as David Bowie, Elton John, Iron Maiden, Paul McCartney, George Michael and Shirley Bassey. With the arrival of Pink Floyd, the collection adds another fundamental piece to the history of British music.
The new release will be available in various versions: from copper-nickel coins with a face value of 5 pounds, up to more prized editions in silver and solid gold, produced in limited runs. Prices start with the more accessible versions aimed at the general public and rise to collector's editions for numismatists and fans willing to spend considerably more.
According to the Royal Mint, the "Music Legends" series has already distributed hundreds of thousands of pieces in over a hundred countries, confirming that the music-collecting market continues to expand well beyond the traditional boundaries of numismatics.

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