Get your piece of rock history with AC/DC's Bon Scott on this new must-have coin!
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Rock 'n' roll enthusiasts and coin collectors, take note!
The legendary AC/DC frontman Bon Scott has been enshrined in a new collectable coin, a tribute that resonates with the spirit of rock music and the indelible mark Scott left on the industry.
More than four decades after his untimely passing, the Perth Mint has honoured the Australian rock icon with a stunning 1oz 99.99 per cent silver proof coin.
This isn't just a piece of currency; it's a piece of history, a tangible connection to the raw energy and charisma that Bon Scott brought to the stage.
The coin's design, crafted by Wade Robinson, captured the essence of Scott's stage presence.
It features the rock star in his element: shirtless, donning a denim jacket with cut-off sleeves, and gripping a microphone.
In a nod to Scott's Scottish roots, his name is proudly inscribed on the coin, with the Lion Rampant—a symbol of Scotland—overlaying it.
This thoughtful detail adds a personal touch, celebrating not just the artist but the man behind the music.
The emotional weight of this tribute was not lost on Scott's brother, Derek Scott, and his family, who had the opportunity to witness the coin's creation at the Perth Mint's secure coining division.
Derek remarked that Bon would have been 'rapt' with the coin.
‘For somebody who never had two coins to rub together, the fact he’s actually got his image on a silver coin is unbelievable,’ he said.
Neil Vance, the Perth Mint’s General Manager of Minted Products, expressed the honour of producing a Bon Scott coin, especially given Scott's formative years spent growing up in Perth and Fremantle.
‘There aren’t too many Australian rock stars as influential as Bon Scott was in his all too short life,’ Vance said.
‘He was a pioneering figure in the Aussie music scene, and we feel very privileged to have the support of the Scott family in maintaining his legacy here at the Perth Mint.’
For those eager to own this piece of rock history, the coin is available for purchase at $149, both in-store and online, from the Perth Mint, with only 5,000 coins minted.
Perth Mint is also celebrating more than a hundred years of rich history and exceptional craftsmanship.
In honour of its 125th anniversary, Perth Mint crafted a collection featuring two pure gold coins, two pure silver coins, and one pure platinum coin. You can read more details about the coins here.
Will you be adding this special coin to your collection? What are your favourite memories of Bon Scott and AC/DC? Share with us in the comments below!
The legendary AC/DC frontman Bon Scott has been enshrined in a new collectable coin, a tribute that resonates with the spirit of rock music and the indelible mark Scott left on the industry.
More than four decades after his untimely passing, the Perth Mint has honoured the Australian rock icon with a stunning 1oz 99.99 per cent silver proof coin.
This isn't just a piece of currency; it's a piece of history, a tangible connection to the raw energy and charisma that Bon Scott brought to the stage.
The Perth Mint released a new collectible coin featuring AC/DC frontman Bon Scott. Credit: Perth Mint
The coin's design, crafted by Wade Robinson, captured the essence of Scott's stage presence.
It features the rock star in his element: shirtless, donning a denim jacket with cut-off sleeves, and gripping a microphone.
In a nod to Scott's Scottish roots, his name is proudly inscribed on the coin, with the Lion Rampant—a symbol of Scotland—overlaying it.
This thoughtful detail adds a personal touch, celebrating not just the artist but the man behind the music.
The emotional weight of this tribute was not lost on Scott's brother, Derek Scott, and his family, who had the opportunity to witness the coin's creation at the Perth Mint's secure coining division.
Derek remarked that Bon would have been 'rapt' with the coin.
‘For somebody who never had two coins to rub together, the fact he’s actually got his image on a silver coin is unbelievable,’ he said.
Neil Vance, the Perth Mint’s General Manager of Minted Products, expressed the honour of producing a Bon Scott coin, especially given Scott's formative years spent growing up in Perth and Fremantle.
‘There aren’t too many Australian rock stars as influential as Bon Scott was in his all too short life,’ Vance said.
‘He was a pioneering figure in the Aussie music scene, and we feel very privileged to have the support of the Scott family in maintaining his legacy here at the Perth Mint.’
For those eager to own this piece of rock history, the coin is available for purchase at $149, both in-store and online, from the Perth Mint, with only 5,000 coins minted.
Perth Mint is also celebrating more than a hundred years of rich history and exceptional craftsmanship.
In honour of its 125th anniversary, Perth Mint crafted a collection featuring two pure gold coins, two pure silver coins, and one pure platinum coin. You can read more details about the coins here.
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