COINS celebrating the music of The Who have been issued — with a solid gold one, setting fans back £68,380.
Pinball Wizard singer Roger Daltrey, 77, visited the Royal Mint to strike the first one.
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He said: “It’s an honour to have a coin produced to celebrate The Who’s musical legacy.
“The coin’s design captures the true essence of the band and what we represent.
“It was a fantastic moment being able to strike one of the very first pieces in the collection and see the range of technologies and processes involved in the making of the coin.”
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Pete Townshend, lead guitarist of The Who said: “I am delighted that the band’s work is being recognised by this fantastic range of coins from the Royal Mint.”
The design features a Rickenbacker guitar and Union Jack.
A colour £5 coin, will cost £22.50.
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Rare £1 coin with error on it sells for £155 – check if you have one
