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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Heavy Duty: Royal Mint Unveils Coin Celebrating Iron Maiden's 50th Anniversary
CARDIFF, Wales, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Royal Mint has today unveiled an eye-catching commemorative coin celebrating 50 years of Iron Maiden. The East London icons are joining the ranks of musical royalty in The Royal Mint's Music Legends series, which has previously celebrated the likes of Queen, Elton John, and David Bowie. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by contemporary Iron Maiden artist Albert 'Akirant' Quirantes, the design features the band's infamous mascot Eddie in a dynamic pose that will strike a chord with fans worldwide. The design features numerous hidden 'Easter eggs' referencing the band's illustrious career, albums and world tours - giving collectors plenty to hunt for. Iron Maiden, who formed in 1975, worked closely with The Royal Mint throughout the design process, ensuring the coin captures the essence of a band whose influence has spanned five decades and counting. With a global footprint that spans the planet, Iron Maiden are one of the biggest success stories in British music, and with the international nature of coin-collecting this new commemorative piece - the first official collectable product to bear the 50th Anniversary logo is sure to delight and excite collectors and fans alike. Rod Smallwood, Maiden's Manager; "Having Eddie on an official UK coin is a continuation of his incredible odyssey since we unearthed him back in 1980. We've been on stamps, beer bottles, plane tails and now legal tender! The detail Akirant has managed to pack into the design is superb - there are little nods to virtually every chapter of our journey as a band. We're truly honoured that The Royal Mint has chosen to commemorate 50 years of Iron Maiden in such a unique way." Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint, commented: "Iron Maiden have been fearless pioneers in music, flying the flag for Britain around the globe for half a century. Their creative vision, powerful performances and dedicated following have earned them a place as one of Britain's most influential bands. This coin is the perfect fusion of metal on metal and we expect it will prove to be a collector's piece that's highly sought after by both numismatists and passionate rock fans alike." Albert 'Akirant' Quirantes, designer of the Iron Maiden coin said, "Designing the Iron Maiden coin has been one of the most thrilling projects of my career. As a lifelong fan of the band, and Derek Riggs' original creations in the '80s, I wanted to capture not just their iconic imagery, but also the rebellious spirit that has defined their music for decades. I've hidden several references within the design that true fans will enjoy discovering, including subtle nods to classic album artwork and their most beloved songs. It's my tribute to a band that has influenced generations of music lovers all over the world, and I hope fans will spend time exploring every detail just as passionately as they've analysed the band's lyrics over the years." Available in several editions, from standard brilliant uncirculated to limited edition precious metal proof versions, prices for the Iron Maiden coin start from £18.50. For more information about the Iron Maiden commemorative coin and to view the full range, visit Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Royal Mint View original content to download multimedia:
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Zog 50p created by Royal Mint to mark 15th anniversary
A new coin is set to be released celebrating the children's much-loved character 50p will be unveiled by the Royal Mint, in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, marking 15 years since the dragon was picture book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel pair have previously had their work turned into a commemorative coin when a limited edition Gruffalo's Child 50p was released last year. Zog tells the story of an accident-prone dragon in school who learns to roar, fly and breathe were two books released in 2010 and 2012, with the first winning the Galaxy National Book coin will feature the orange Zog flying and joins The Royal Mint's childhood characters follows previous character coins including The Snowman and Paddington Royal Mint said these had become "treasured items" in said she "never imagined he would fly so far into people's imaginations".She added: "Seeing our determined dragon on a 50p piece would definitely earn him a golden star from Madam Dragon." Scheffler said it was an "incredible honour" to see his drawing "transformed onto a coin".Rebecca Morgan of The Royal Mint said it "continues our tradition of honouring beloved children's literature".The Zog 50p coin can be purchased on The Royal Mint website, starting at £15 with coloured versions available with a starting price of £25.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Embellished coins are released for Liberty's 150th anniversary
Coins celebrating 150 years of the "flamboyant style and timeless designs" of the emporium Liberty have been unveiled by the Royal was founded in 1875 and is known for the distinctive Tudor-style architecture of its London building and its floral and paisley brand became a hub for design and craftsmanship and is celebrated for its fashion and its decoratively patterned £5 coin design includes elements from Liberty's latest collection of fabrics. Liberty's historyIn 1875, Arthur Lasenby Liberty borrowed £2,000 from his future father-in-law and took a building on Regent Street, London. He collected and sold ornaments and fabrics to a public enraptured by oriental fashions - and within 18 months the loan was Great Marlborough Street shop followed in 1924, built from the timbers of two ancient three-decker battleships - their decks now being the shop ships were the HMS Impregnable and the HMS Hindustan. The coins and medallion will be on display at Liberty's flagship store from 12 May to the end of Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: "Flamboyant style, timeless designs and the finest British craftsmanship have been combined to produce a special commemorative coin to mark 150 years of Liberty."It has been a pleasure collaborating with Liberty to create this unique design that honours the brand's rich heritage and its bright future."
