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And I thought he was just a singing bass player!!!
Wasn't too long ago Stacks Bowers was auctioning the Gold Flowing Hair w/Privy
Stack’s Bowers Galleries to Auction Paul McCartney Coins on Behalf of The Royal Mint
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to once again partner with The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom for an auction sale of exciting British numismatics.
by Stacks Bowers Galleries | Published on February 14, 2025
Presented in a special auction on March 19, 2025, will be a bespoke set of Presentation Edition gold and silver coins honoring Paul McCartney, one of the most acclaimed icons of music and pop culture. Struck in 5 kilogram formats, these magnificent treasures deliver an incredible visual appeal that is matched only by their rarity. Just one gold and four silver pieces are available for collectors, and they will be presented exclusively through this Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction.
Paul McCartney is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and composer who first rose to international prominence as a member of The Beatles, one of the most influential and successful bands in music history. Acclaimed for his melodic bass playing, versatile vocal range, and prolific songwriting, McCartney's influence spans generations. Quite simply, Paul is either your favorite musician or he is your favorite musician’s favorite musician.
In honor of his indelible impact on society, The Royal Mint worked directly with Paul McCartney’s production company, MPL Communications, and with Paul himself to develop a truly exceptional coin release. Hand crafted with care and precision under the guidance of Royal Mint CEO Anne Jessopp and the King’s Assay Master Daniel Thomas, these are some of the rarest and most inspiring pieces to emerge from The Royal Mint in the modern era. When asked how it felt to be commemorated on such a coin, Paul McCartney responded, “This feels like a huge honour. It’s not anything I would have ever expected to happen when I was a kid.”
The gold 5 kilogram piece represents the largest gold Proof coin produced as part of The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series. It took over 250 hours to make, including three days of polishing. Hand-signed by Paul during his 2024 Got Back tour in Paris, France, it is, like Paul himself, a truly unique and inspiring treasure. In addition, the winning bidder will receive a short video from Paul McCartney congratulating them on their acquisition.
Only four of the silver 5 kilogram pieces exist in this Presentation format, excluding a fifth example that was gifted to Paul. Like the gold counterpart, these silver coins are the largest silver Proof coins in the Music Legends series and reflect the first time Paul has been honored on a British coin.
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5 kilos - 160.754 toz x 2900 = $466,186.60
Cue the song "Taxman".
I remember a member here bought a silver couple years ago.
Golden slumbers fill your eyes
"Take your stinking paws off me Gold, you damn........."
Ugly design and another gimmick. Worth only melt value to me.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Someone needs to clean their thumbnails………….
Be nice. The British are still trying to figure out dentistry. Maybe nails are next.