Heavy metal: Iron Maiden celebrated on Royal Mint coins

Commemorative cash celebrating 50 years of Iron Maiden have been launched by the Royal Mint.

The heavy steel band are becoming a member of different acts within the Royal Mint’s “music legends” cash sequence – which has additionally celebrated the likes of Queen, Sir Elton John and David Bowie.

Crafted by Iron Maiden artist Albert “Akirant” Quirantes, the design of the brand new cash options the band’s mascot Eddie in a dynamic pose.

“Hidden” references have been included within the packaging and design of the cash, spotlighting varied albums and excursions for eagle-eyed followers.

With 17 studio albums created over time, Iron Maiden have gathered a loyal fanbase from world wide.

Rod Smallwood, Iron Maiden’s supervisor, mentioned: “Having Eddie on an official UK coin is a continuation of his unimaginable odyssey since we unearthed him again in 1980.

“We’ve been on stamps, beer bottles, aircraft tails and now authorized tender. The element Akirant has managed to pack into the design is great – there are little nods to just about each chapter of our journey as a band. We’re actually honoured that the Royal Mint has chosen to commemorate 50 years of Iron Maiden in such a novel manner.”

Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin on the Royal Mint, mentioned: “Iron Maiden have been fearless pioneers in music, flying the flag for Britain across the globe for half a century.

“Their artistic imaginative and prescient, highly effective performances and devoted following have earned them a spot as considered one of Britain’s most influential bands.

“This coin is the proper fusion of steel on steel and we count on it can show to be a collector’s piece that’s extremely wanted by each numismatists and passionate rock followers alike.”

Mr Quirantes mentioned: “Designing the Iron Maiden coin has been some of the thrilling tasks of my profession. As a lifelong fan of the band, and Derek Riggs’s authentic creations within the 80s, I needed to seize not simply their iconic imagery, but in addition the rebellious spirit that has outlined their music for many years.

“I’ve hidden a number of references throughout the design that true followers will get pleasure from discovering, together with refined nods to basic album paintings and their most beloved songs.

“It’s my tribute to a band that has influenced generations of music lovers all around the world, and I hope followers will spend time exploring each element simply as passionately as they’ve analysed the band’s lyrics over time.”

The cash are in the stores from the Royal Mint from 9am on Tuesday, in a wide range of gold, silver and good uncirculated editions.

Costs for the Iron Maiden coin begin at £18.50 for a superb uncirculated £5 denomination coin and £29.50 for a color model.

The gathering additionally features a £200 denomination Iron Maiden gold coin, out there for £6,940.