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Royal Mint is introducing a new series that pays tribute to the artists and bands whose sound, attitudes and looks came to define each passing decade. The second coin issue in the series will feature the iconic Elton John!
Born Reginald Dwight, Elton John displayed remarkable musical talent at a very young age. This underlying musicality and a passion for rock ‘n’ roll drove him to breakthrough from playing in pubs to become a global sensation. His record shows that he has made more than 4,000 performances in over 80 countries and sold in excess of 300 million records worldwide. Elton John is, without doubt, a British music legend.