George Michael was a British artist whose unparalleled talents and influence on the music industry are widely recognized. He left a lasting legacy as a vocalist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist. For these reasons, the British mint, The Royal Mint, decided to issue a series of coins dedicated to this musician. Each coin is struck from one ounce of pure silver with a fineness of 0.999, achieving a flawless proof finish with the addition of selective color. Only 3,500 pieces of this coin have been minted, making it a sought-after item for all fans of the artist's work.
Using two selective colors, red and black, they were applied to elements on the silver coin. The reverse design, by esteemed sculptor and artist Sandra Deiana, features the iconic image of George Michael from the music video for the song "Faith." The reverse also includes a graphic representation of the sound waves from this track, depicted in vertical lines.
On the obverse of the coin is a portrait of King Charles III of the United Kingdom in a crown, along with the inscription CHARLES III∙D∙G∙REX∙F∙D, the denomination, and the year, according to the design by Martin Jennings.
One of the best-selling musicians of all time, George Michael, transitioned from a youthful idol as part of the pop duo WHAM! to a global superstar as a solo artist. Decades after their original release, his hits "Careless Whisper," "Faith," "Freedom! ’90," and "Last Christmas" remain immensely popular and are regularly chosen as some of the UK's favorite songs.
On Christmas Eve 2016, fans worldwide were shocked and saddened by the sudden death of George Michael, who passed away at the age of 53. Since then, many stories have emerged about his compassion, kindness, and generosity. He is remembered both for his philanthropy and musical talent and remains one of the most beloved pop stars in the world. The artist was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, cementing his status as a music icon.
The Royal Mint, the British Royal Mint, is not only the oldest but also one of the largest global issuers. The mint institution has been operating since the end of the 9th century, and its structures continue to this day. Currently, one in seven coins worldwide comes from the Royal Mint, producing up to 5 billion numismatics annually.
This esteemed institution is headquartered in the small Welsh town of Llantrisant. It is there that pounds are minted, as well as popular collector and bullion coins worldwide. Currently, the Royal Mint produces coins and medals for about 60 countries worldwide.
The Royal Mint is known worldwide for its innovations, use of cutting-edge technologies, and raising the standards of coin production.
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