The British Royal Mint introduces a look at the collectible George Michael coin, which features the singer and comes in a range of colors and finishes. This is part of the Royal Mint's overarching series highlighting musical legends -- this joins a roster of names such as Elton John, Queen, and David Bowie. It was designed by Sandra Deiana and it features the colors of black and red.
Deiana explains, "From the beginning of the project, I was clear about certain elements that I wanted to incorporate into the design. I wanted a detailed portrait that captured his charismatic expression – I was particularly thinking of his iconic sunglasses. It's amazing to be able to pay tribute to his music and what you see in the design is truly a piece of George Michael's song."
Image Credit: Sandra Deiana, The Royal Mint
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