Royal Mint Celebrates John Lennon With Commemorative Coin

John Lennon is being celebrated on a UK commemorative coin by The Royal Mint. The new coin celebrating the late Beatle's life and record-breaking career as an artist coincides with the year in which he would have celebrated his 85th birthday.

The Royal Mint is set to release a commemorative coin celebrating the late John Lennon. The new coin celebrating the Beatle’s life and record-breaking career as an artist will coincide with the year in which he would have celebrated his 85th birthday.

The coin’s design features a portrait of John Lennon and is based on an image taken by Bob Gruen. Experienced coin designer Henry Gray has incorporated the portrait of Lennon to feature at the centre of the coin’s design. Lennon’s name appears to the left of the portrait while the word ‘Imagine’ - a special nod to the artist’s single and album - features on the right side of the design.

The coin marks the latest figure to be celebrated in The Royal Mint’s ongoing ‘Music Legends’ coin series. He follows the likes of Queen, David Bowie, Shirley Bassey and his former bandmate Paul McCartney in being honoured on their very own UK coin.

Those wishing to add the coin to their personal collection can do so when the full collection launches on 17 March at 9am. The coin will be available to purchase on The Royal Mint's website, with prices starting at £18.50.