# THE ROYAL MINT SHINES A LIGHT ON PINK FLOYD WITH FIRST EVER UK COMMEMORATIVE COIN

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- Published: 2026-05-14T06:01:00+07:00
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LLANTRISANT, Wales, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — More than half a century since Pink
Floyd first emerged from the London underground scene to reshape the sound of modern
music, The Royal Mint today unveils an official UK commemorative coin celebrating
the band’s extraordinary and enduring legacy.

 [⌊The Royal Mint's official Pink Floyd commemorative coin, featuring iconic prism design from The Dark Side of the Moon on the reverse and His Majesty The King's portrait on the obverse. Available from 14 May 2026, the coin celebrates more than half a century of Pink Floyd's extraordinary and enduring legacy.⌉](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2976872/The_Royal_Mint_Pink_Floyd_commemorative_coin.jpg?p=medium600)

The Royal Mint’s official Pink Floyd commemorative coin, featuring iconic prism 
design from The Dark Side of the Moon on the reverse and His Majesty The King’s 
portrait on the obverse. Available from 14 May 2026, the coin celebrates more than
half a century of Pink Floyd’s extraordinary and enduring legacy.

The coin’s reverse design, created by Henry Gray, places the iconic prism from The
Dark Side of the Moon at its heart, one of the most recognisable images in music
history and a symbol of the band’s visionary approach to art, sound and experimentation.
A selection of coins will also feature a rainbow prism effect, bringing the iconic
design to life in full colour.  The iconic sleeve, which depicts a prism spectrum,
was designed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis and drawn by George Hardie. The Dark
Side of the Moon has sold over 50 million copies worldwide. 

Pink Floyd joins an extraordinary roster of British music icons celebrated through
The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, including David Bowie, George Michael, Shirley
Bassey, Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury. The series has delivered nearly half
a million coins to collectors and music fans in 108 countries around the world.

**Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin, The Royal Mint said**, "Pink Floyd
are one of those truly rare bands whose music and imagery have transcended generations
and the moment you see this coin, you know exactly who it celebrates. The iconic
prism is instantly recognisable to fans around the world, and Henry Gray has done
a remarkable job of bringing it to life with the craft and detail this band deserves.
Their influence on music, art and culture is immeasurable, and we’re incredibly 
proud that The Royal Mint can play its part in preserving that legacy forever."

Alongside the coin, The Royal Mint will also be offering Pink Floyd fans the chance
to purchase an exclusive plectrum, available in limited numbers and crafted in gold,
silver and dark chrome. Designed by Royal Mint designer Daniel Thorne, the piece
is instantly recognisable as Pink Floyd through its striking connection to the iconic
album The Dark Side of the Moon. The guitar pick holds a special place in the band’s
story, and nowhere is this better demonstrated than in David Gilmour’s legendary
solo on Time, one of the most celebrated moments on the album and among the most
iconic in rock history, making the plectrum a fitting tribute to Pink Floyd’s enduring
musical legacy.

Formed in London in 1965 by Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright
with David Gilmour joining in 1968, Pink Floyd went on to define the progressive
rock genre and produce some of the most celebrated albums ever recorded. The Dark
Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977) and The Wall (
1979) together cemented their place as one of the most innovative and influential
bands of all time. More than five decades on, their music continues to captivate
new generations of fans across the world.

The Pink Floyd commemorative coin is available from 9am on 14 May 2026, with prices
starting from £18.50. For more information and to purchase, visit [www.royalmint.com/pinkfloyd](http://www.royalmint.com/pinkfloyd)

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