The Rolling Stones was honored, on 1st December 2022, with UK collectible coin for 60th anniversaryThe 'Made To Rock' coin features a silhouette image of the Stones and the band's name printed in the 1973 classic font
Britain's Royal Mint, the country's oldest company and the official maker of British coins, is celebrating the legendary band's 60th anniversary by making them the face of a new collectible coin, Fox News.com report.
The ‘Made To Rock’ 5 pound ($6.07) coin features a silhouette image of the band performing and the band's name in what is described as its 1973 classic font, according to the Associated Press.
Frontman Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, and the late drummer Charlie Watts can all be seen on the coin.
"We are delighted to be honored by way of an official UK coin," the band said in a statement included in the Royal Mint's announcement. "Even more significant that the release coincides with our 60th anniversary."
The new coin is the fifth in the Royal Mint's Music Legends series, which celebrates British artists. Other artists honored in the series include Queen, Elton John, David Bowie and The Who.
The collectibles will cost more than your average coin, with similar ones from the Music Legends series going for 15 pounds ($18.12) to 465 pounds ($561.92).
"Our Music Legends series is creating a new generation of coin collectors," Rebecca Morgan, director of collector services at The Royal Mint, said, according to the AP. "We hope this provides a fitting tribute to the band’s 60 years of rock and roll music for their millions of fans across the globe. The Rolling Stones are UK rock legends, and we anticipate this coin being incredibly sought-after by coin collectors and music lovers alike."
The Rolling Stones unveils the new watches collection. Six wristwatches highlight the newly revealed products, each offering a distinctly unique design. The Sentry Stainless Steel offers a sleek design, with silver and black artwork inspired by the Stones’ 1981 LP Tattoo You.
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The Sentry Leather and Thalia each opt to “Paint It Black.” Both watches feature black stainless steel faces with the Stones’ famous tongue logo at 12 o’clock mark. These designs are coupled with black leather bands with red stitching.
Three different versions of the Time Teller are also available. The original boasts six different versions of the Rolling Stones’ tongue logo, with a blood-red second hand set upon its all black design. Meanwhile, the Time Teller Acetate takes things in a different direction, setting a gold version of the tongue logo on the watch face, with a band and case made of plant-based composites (UCR)
Following the opening of their world-first flagship store in London’s Soho, ‘RS No. 9 Carnaby’, the Rolling Stones have launched a brand-new, global e-commerce shop equipped with a 360° virtual experience so customers can shop inside the store from anywhere in the world.
The immersive 360° website shines a light on the artistic history of the physical store location on Carnaby Street and shares insider anecdotes about the architecture and design features. Created in partnership with the Rolling Stones and Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company, the new online store specialises in fashion and accessories. These exclusive products are only available at RS No. 9 Carnaby online or in store.
“The result of our collaboration is a suite of two frames, designed to appeal to bold and confident characters. They are timeless silhouettes, referencing exciting moments in time when rock ‘n’ roll style and attitude was central to London culture, but brought up to date through the use of contemporary materials and sleek fabrication.”
December has seen the launch of a leather collection with Royal Warrant holder Tricker’s shoes, while early 2022 will see an iconic leather jacket collection with Lewis Leathers, and a statement jewellery collection with renowned rock ‘n’ roll jewellery brand and fellow Carnaby retailer, The Great Frog.
The Rolling Stones said: “Soho has always encapsulated Rock ’n’ Roll so Carnaby Street was the perfect spot for our own store. We are confident this exciting project that our friends at Bravado have created will be an unrivalled experience for everyone to come to London and enjoy.”
Fans will have the chance to see iconic stage wear including a green oak leaf sequin jacket worn by Mick Jagger at Glastonbury in 2013, and a denim jacket worn on the Steel Wheels US tour in 1989.
Other notable items include an ostrich feather cape designed by the late L’Wren Scott and a matador-style jacket designed by Balenciaga.
