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Description of the Legends of Music: George Michael 1 oz Proof silver coin

George Michael was a British artist whose unparalleled talents and influence on the music industry are widely recognized. He left behind a lasting legacy as a singer, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist. For these reasons, the British Royal Mint decided to mint a series of coins dedicated to this musician. Each coin is struck from one ounce of 0.999 pure silver, achieving a flawless proof finish with selective color. Only 3,500 coins were minted, making it a sought-after item for all fans of the artist's work.

Appearance of the Legends of Music: George Michael 1 oz Proof silver coin

Using two selective colors, red and black, they were applied to elements appearing on the silver coin. The reverse design, by renowned sculptor and artist Sandra Deiana, features an iconic image of George Michael from the music video for the song "Faith." The reverse also features a graphic representation of the sound waves from the song, depicted in vertical lines. 

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Charles III of Great Britain wearing a crown, along with the inscription CHARLES III∙D∙G∙REX∙F∙D, the denomination, and the year, as designed by Martin Jennings.

Historical overview 

One of the best-selling musicians of all time, George Michael went from being a teen idol as part of the pop duo WHAM! to a global superstar as a solo artist. Decades after their original release, his hits "Careless Whisper," "Faith," "Freedom! '90," and "Last Christmas" remain immensely popular and are regularly voted among the UK's favorite songs.

On Christmas Eve 2016, fans around the world were shocked and saddened by the sudden death of George Michael, who passed away at the age of 53. Since then, many stories have emerged about his compassion, kindness, and generosity. He is remembered for both his philanthropy and his musical talent, and remains one of the world's most beloved pop stars. The artist was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, cementing his status as a music icon.

Manufacturer

The Royal Mint is not only the oldest but also one of the largest issuers in the world. The mint has been operating since the end of the 9th century, and its structures have remained unchanged to this day. Currently, every seventh coin in the world comes from the Royal Mint, which produces as many as 5 billion coins annually. 

This venerable institution is based in the small Welsh town of Llantrisant. It is there that pounds are minted, as well as collectible and bullion coins that are popular around the world. Currently, the Royal Mint produces coins and medals for around 60 countries worldwide.

The Royal Mint is known worldwide for its innovations, use of cutting-edge technology, and raising the bar for coin production.