“From his debut with WHAM! to changing into one of many bestselling solo musicians of all time, George Michael is a worldwide famous person whose work has impressed and influenced generations along with his music and his distinctive fashion,” mentioned Rebecca Morgan, director of Collector Providers at The Royal Mint.
“Beloved by thousands and thousands of followers worldwide, we’re delighted to be introducing an official UK coin celebrating his life and legacy,” she mentioned in a press release.
Michael, who rose to stardom within the Nineteen Eighties with Wham! earlier than embarking on a profitable solo profession, died on Christmas Day in 2016 on the age of 53.
Wham!’s enduring 1984 festive music Final Christmas lastly secured the Christmas No 1 spot for the primary time on the UK music charts in December, 39 years after its launch.
The brand new coin is the newest addition to the Royal Mint’s “Music Legends” collection, which has beforehand honoured David Bowie, Elton John and Queen with cash, and might be accessible to buy from Monday.