Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable

The coin's release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen's legendary 1985 Live Aid performance.
A new collectable coin has been released by The Royal Mint to commemorate Freddie Mercury's legendary Live Aid performance, marking its 40th anniversary. The coin is part of The Royal Mint's Music Legends series, which honours Britain's most influential singers and songwriters. The design features Mercury mid-performance alongside his autograph, with a musical stave encircling the coin representing his four-octave vocal range. A studded armband etched along the edge pays tribute to his iconic Live Aid outfit. To celebrate the release, Mercury's sister Kashmira Bulsara visited The Royal Mint to strike the first coin herself. She said: "Freddie would have been absolutely delighted to see himself honoured in this way and to know that his family was part of bringing this tribute to life." A special gold proof version of the coin will be donated to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, the Aids charity founded in Mercury's memory. The charity will auction the unique piece in the coming months. The Music Legends series is available to buy from The Royal Mint from November 18.
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