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LONDON, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Royal Mint, the Original Maker of UK coins, has today launched a new range

of collectable coins celebrating the iconic British band – The Who. To

celebrate the launch of the coin, co-founder and lead singer of The Who, Roger

Daltrey, visited The Royal Mint to strike one of the very first coins, giving

the band's seal of approval on the new coin and its design.

The Who collectable coin is the fourth in The Royal Mint's 'Music Legends'

series, and follows coins in honour of Queen, Elton John and David Bowie. The

coin's dynamic design includes some of the most iconic symbols from the band's

live and loud performances – including a union flag, Mod logo and

speaker-smashing Rickenbacker guitar. Together, the symbols on the coin form a

pinball table, a nod to the single Pinball Wizard and album Tommy, one of the

band's most famous creations. With the latest colour printing technology,

elements of the coin have been digitally printed to showcase the vibrant red,

white and blue of the band's emblem.

Using the latest innovative technology and manufacturing techniques, a number

of coins will feature a special 'shockwave' effect, radiating from the speaker

- elevating the detail of the coin. Designers and craftspeople at the Mint have

developed this effect in honour of The Who's record-breaking loud concert - a

record that was held for a decade.

Clare Maclennan, Divisional Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint

said, "The Who are an iconic British band with an incredible musical legacy, so

it felt right to honour them with an official UK coin. The Who coin is the

latest in our show stopping Music Legends series, which celebrates legendary

British artists through original new designs. It was a privilege to have Roger

Daltrey visit the Mint to strike one of the first coins and meet the team of

makers that have created this wonderful design. Our Music Legends series is

engaging new generations of coin collectors, and we hope this design will

become a cherished part of fans' memorabilia."  

Roger Daltrey, Co-founder and Lead Singer of The Who said, "It's an honour to

have a coin produced to celebrate The Who's musical legacy. The coin's design

captures the true essence of the band and what we represent. It was a fantastic

moment being able to strike one of the very first pieces in the collection and

see the range of technologies and processes involved in the making of the coin."

Pete Townshend, Lead Guitarist of The Who said, "I am delighted that the band's

work is being recognised by this fantastic range of coins from The Royal Mint."

The Who began with three schoolboys who all shared a love of music, from jazz

and skiffle, to rock and rhythm & blues. The band was initially made up of John

Entwistle, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and later joined by Keith Moon. With a

musical legacy spanning more than 50 years, and an impressive record of a 100

million albums sold worldwide, over a billion global streams, members of the

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame, the BRIT and GRAMMY

Award winning, The Who, are considered by many today as 'The Greatest Rock and

Roll Band in the World.'

Brought together by The Royal Mint and Bravado, Universal Music Group's leading

merchandise and brand management company, The Who coin is available as

limited-edition precious metal proof editions as well as a Brilliant

Uncirculated edition. The Brilliant Uncirculated coin is also available in

colour exclusive to The Royal Mint. View the full collection on The Royal

Mint's website www.royalmint.com/the-who.

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SOURCE: The Royal Mint