Silver Half Ounce 2021 Music Legends - The Who, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Silver Half Ounce 2021 Music Legends - The Who, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinSilver Half Ounce 2021 Music Legends - The Who

The half ounce silver piece is a bullion and commemorative denomination issued by the Royal Mint. It is used mostly for Britannia-type coins: British bullion coins issued in gold since 1987 and in silver since 1997. Some of the one-year types are not Britannia-themed though.

This commemorative silver half-ounce coin celebrating The Who is the fourth in the Music Legends coin series by the Royal Mint; earlier coins commemorated Queen, Sir Elton John and David Bowie.

The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist and singer John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. They are cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk rock and mod bands, and their songs still receive regular exposure.

The Royal Mint says:
"Our Music Legends collection showcases iconic acts from the nation’s diverse musical past and present. It is not often that a band will span generations, but The Who, with their explosive performances, have been a part of Britain’s soundtrack for more than 50 years. Together, groundbreaking lead guitarist Pete Townshend, microphone-twirling Roger Daltrey, John ‘The Ox’ Entwistle, and maverick drummer Keith Moon challenged genres, broke records and thrilled fans with their unique style.

Artist Henry Gray has included some of the most iconic symbols from the band’s live and loud performances in his design. A Union flag, mod logo and speaker-smashing Rickenbacker guitar all feature in the form of a pinball table, which is a nod to Tommy, one of the band’s most famous creations."

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Silver Half Ounce 2021 Music Legends - The Who - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend, followed by the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 1 POUND · 2021 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English and the year.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 1 POUND · 2021 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Silver Half Ounce 2021 Music Legends - The Who - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts a pinball table shaped like a Rickenbacker guitar decorated with the colours of the Union Jack flag, smashing through a loudspeaker. Above, the logo of The Who.

Vertically in the lower right, the designer's initials HDG (for Henry Gray).

The date, face value and denomination are on the obverse.

Reverse Inscription The Who
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in a Union flag-decorated acrylic case complete with the band’s logo, and themed shipper.
Limited Edition: 10,000. Maximum Coin Mintage: 10,010.
Issue price: £65.00.
Royal Mint product code: UK21TWHS
Date of issue: 24 May 2021.

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Silver Half Ounce 2007 Britannia - Wreath 4,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 1 ' POUND '
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Silver Half Ounce 2021 Music Legends - The Who: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeSilver Half Ounce (1/2 oz)
Issued2021
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
Face Value1 (x Pound)
Total Mintage2,492
Mintage Limit10,010
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
DesignerHenry Gray
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size27.0000 mm
Mass15.7100 g
OCC IDYRVP-OVRC-DZQZ-ODQG
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