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THE ROYAL MINT SHINES A LIGHT ON PINK FLOYD WITH FIRST EVER UK COMMEMORATIVE COIN
The Royal Mint’s music legends series has delivered nearly 500,000 coins to collectors in 108 countries.
- On Thursday May 14, 2026, The Royal Mint launched new commemorative coins celebrating Pink Floyd, joining the Music Legends series that previously honored David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, and Sir Paul McCartney.
- Formed in London in 1965 by Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright, Pink Floyd became one of history's most influential bands; their album The Dark Side of the Moon has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
- Designed by Henry Gray, the coin's reverse features the iconic prism from The Dark Side of the Moon, symbolizing the band's experimental approach; some versions feature a vibrant rainbow prism effect.
- Collectors can purchase coins from The Royal Mint starting at £18.50 for a £5 denomination brilliant uncirculated piece, with a £200 gold coin available for £10,535.
- Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at The Royal Mint, said Pink Floyd are "one of those truly rare bands whose music and imagery have transcended generations." The mint is also issuing a limited-edition guitar plectrum.
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THE ROYAL MINT SHINES A LIGHT ON PINK FLOYD WITH FIRST EVER UK COMMEMORATIVE COIN
/PRNewswire/ -- More than half a century since Pink Floyd first emerged from the London underground scene to reshape the sound of modern music, The Royal Mint...
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