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<\/p>\nFor their hard-core fans, Iron Maiden have been fearless pioneers in music, flying the flag for Britain around the globe for half a century. Their creative vision, powerful performances and dedicated following have earned them a place as one of Britain’s most influential bands. With 17 studio albums filled with classic tracks that stand the test of time, their fan-base is one of the biggest and most loyal in the world. The new range of coins commemorates 50 years of Iron Maiden in a unique way.<\/p>\n
An English\u00a0heavy metal\u00a0band formed in\u00a0Leyton,\u00a0East London in 1975, the band was formed by bassist and primary songwriter\u00a0Steve Harris. Although fluid in the early years of the band, the line-up for most of its history has consisted of Harris, first lead vocalist\u00a0Paul Di’Anno,\u00a0Bruce Dickinson, drummer\u00a0Nicko McBrain, guitarists\u00a0Dave Murray,\u00a0Adrian Smith\u00a0and\u00a0Janick Gers. Considered early pioneers of the\u00a0new wave of British heavy metal\u00a0movement, Iron Maiden released a series of UK and US Platinum and Gold albums, including their 1980’s\u00a0debut album titled after the band itself, 1981’s\u00a0Killers, and 1982’s\u00a0The Number of the Beast, which was the band\u2019s first album with\u00a0Bruce Dickinson who in 1981 replaced\u00a0Paul Di’Anno\u00a0as lead singer. The addition of Dickinson was a turning point in their career which established them as one of heavy metal’s most important bands.<\/p>\n
Prominently featured since just after the band\u2019s formation is Iron Maiden\u2019s mascot known as Eddie the Head. Created by Dave Beazley, the band’s lighting and pyro man, Eddie has appeared in all of Iron Maiden’s album covers and most of their singles and has been a conspicuous feature of the band’s artwork, merchandise and concerts.\u00a0Eddie has appeared in many forms, including a cyborg, an Egyptian mummy, a samurai warrior, and a lobotomized mental patient. It was Derek Riggs, a contemporary British artist who was recruited by the band’s manager to bring Beasley\u2019s creation of Eddie to life on the band’s debut album cover.<\/p>\n
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Eddie\u2019s incredible odyssey since he was unearthed back in 1980 has seen his unique image on stamps, beer bottles, plane tails and legal tender coinage in other countries \u2013 now on coinage from the United Kingdom. Designed with meticulous attention to detail by contemporary Iron Maiden artist Albert ‘Akirant’ Quirantes, his work features the band’s infamous mascot Eddie in a dynamic pose that will strike a chord with fans worldwide. The design features numerous hidden ‘Easter eggs’ referencing the band’s illustrious career and world tours with subtle nods to classic album artwork and their most beloved songs. Above the primary design is the band\u2019s own logo IRON MAIDEN \u2013 Est. 1975<\/strong> in stylised text. The\u00a0obverse side includes\u00a0the effigy of HM King Charles III created by engraver Martin Jennings. Both the denomination ranging from\u00a050 PENCE<\/strong>\u00a0to 200 POUNDS<\/strong> and the year of issue,\u00a02025<\/strong>\u00a0is shown as part of the legend surrounding the King\u2019s likeness.<\/p>\n Available from the 8th July<\/strong>, the BU Cupro-nickel coins are presented in a blister-pak type folder with illustrations and informative text about the last 50 years of the establishment of Iron Maiden. The silver proof strikes are encapsulated and presented in black branded custom cases and accompanied with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The 1\/40th ounce gold proof coin is enclosed in a heat-sealed presentation card with specifications shown on the reverse side. The larger gold pieces are encapsulated and presented in gloss-polished hardwood custom cases accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. 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