Queen - the first band to get an official UK coin

Queen have become the first band with an official U.K. coin - the commemorative coin is launched today, with Queens on both sides: her majesty Queen Elizabeth II on one face, and the band on the other. The coins' design features the instruments played by each founding member: Brian May’s Red Special guitar, John Deacon’s Fender Precision bass, Roger Taylor’s Ludwig bass drum decorated with the Queen crest, and Freddie Mercury’s Bechstein grand piano with the opening notes of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' pressed down. Prices range from £13 for the limited edition “brilliant uncirculated” coin, with the silver and a gold proof edition going for £2,100. Reuters...