Freddie Mercury has been commemorated on a new collectable coin, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of his legendary Live Aid performance.

Issued by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, the coin is the latest addition to its Music Legends series, honouring Britain's most influential singers and songwriters.

The design depicts Mercury mid-performance, alongside his autograph. The singer's four-octave vocal range is represented by a musical stave encircling the coin from bass to treble, while a studded armband etched along the edge pays tribute to his iconic Live Aid outfit.

To celebrate the release, Mercury's sister Kashmira Bulsara visited The Royal Mint to strike the first coin herself.