The Royal Mint has released a new commemorative coin celebrating the life and career of Sir Elton John with the rarest version worth a whopping £69,000.
The music icon, 73, is one of the world's most successful singer-songwriters, having sold more than 200 million records over a 50-year career.
The coins are engraved with Sir Elton's distinctive glasses and a straw boater hat to commemorate his music career, which spans more than half a century.
Artist Bradley Morgan Johnson used a musical note design to create round-rimmed glasses topped with a hat and bow tie, featuring a Union Jack flag background.Commenting on the design, Sir Elton said: "It really is a fabulous honour to be recognised in this way."The last few years have contained some.
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