| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £5 |
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | Sandra Deiana |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Year | 2024 |
| Edge | Milled |
This 2024 George Michael £5 joins the likes of David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Dame Shirley Bassey as the latest bestselling musician The Royal Mint has honoured as part of their popular Music Legends collection.
George Michael went from a teen heartthrob as part of the pop group WHAM! to one of the bestselling solo musicians of all time, selling more than 125 million records.
George Michael’s famous music video for the hit single ‘Faith’ inspired the reverse design created by Sandra Deiana while the obverse bears the first official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.
The 2024 George Michael £5 is available as a £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin (Limited Edition 7500), 1/40oz Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 2,024), 1oz Silver Proof Colour Coin (Limited Edition 3500), 2oz Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 350), 5oz Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 175), 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 300) and 1oz Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 150).
