Freddie Mercury Coin: Celebrating Legacy & Philanthropy
Update: 2025-11-18
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Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, is honored with a new collectible coin from The Royal Mint, marking the fortieth anniversary of his iconic Live Aid performance. The coin, part of the Music Legends series, features Mercury mid-performance and his autograph, with a musical stave representing his four-octave vocal range and a studded armband paying tribute to his Live Aid outfit. Freddies sister, Kashmira Bulsara, struck the first coin, expressing her pride and belief that Freddie would have been delighted. The Royal Mint will donate a gold proof version to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, an AIDS charity founded in his memory, to be auctioned in the future. This coin celebrates Mercurys musical legacy and his enduring impact on philanthropy.
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