London CNN —Slicked-back hair, a leather jacket, a cross dangling from his ear and his trademark aviator sunglasses.
This is how many of George Michael’s fans remember the late, great singer—and his image has now been immortalized just so on a new collectible coin issued by Britain’s Royal Mint.
The design of the coin pays tribute to the late singer’s second solo hit single, “Faith,” according to the Royal Mint.
In a statement published online, the mint, which is the official producer of Britain’s coins, said the George Michael coin is the latest addition to its Music Legends series.
Welcoming the coins’ creation, a statement from George Michael Entertainment included in the media release said: “On behalf of George Michael, we are deeply honored that the Royal Mint is paying tribute to him by creating a series of beautifully crafted coins.
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