UK engraves commemorative coin for singer-songwriter Elton John, making him the second artist honoured by the Royal Mint's Music Legends series
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 was released on Monday."The last few years have contained some of the most memorable moments of my career, and this is another truly humbling milestone on my journey.”
John, who was knighted in 1998, is the second artist to be commemorated under the Royal Mint's Music Legends series after rock band Queen.He has sold more than 250 million records, with hits like "Candle in the Wind", "Your Song" and "Bennie and the Jets",The first Classic Concert Series has premiered! Watch with us at
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