ROCK icon Freddie Mercury is being celebrated with a Royal Mint coin.
The late Queen frontman is depicted mid-performance, while a musical stave with notes represents his four-octave vocal range.
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Freddie Mercury is depicted mid-performance on a new Royal Mint coin
Freddie’s proud sister Kashmira Bulsara at the Royal Mint with the new coinCredit: PA
And a studded armband edge design was inspired by his outfit for Live Aid.
Freddie’s sister Kashmira Bulsara visited the Royal Mint to strike the first one.
She said: “Striking the first coin at the Royal Mint was such an emotional and proud moment for me.”
“Freddie would have been delighted to see himself honoured in this way.
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“The coin perfectly captures his passion and joy he brought to millions through his music.”
Royal Mint director Rebecca Morgan said: “Freddie Mercury was a force of nature.
“The level of detail in this design makes this one of our most special commemorative pieces.”
“The coin perfectly captures his passion and the joy he brought to millions through his music.”
A selection of the coins will be available to buy from the Royal Mint website from 9am today.
Prices start from £18.50.
The design was inspired by Freddie’s outfit for Live AidCredit: Getty
