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The legend of Queen

Queen is one of the most loved rock bands of all time, helping to define stadium rock with their huge sound, bold theatrical style and unforgettable songs. With Freddie Mercury as frontman and lead vocalist, Brian May on guitar, Roger Taylor on drums and John Deacon on bass guitar, the band pushed the boundaries of popular music and created anthems that continue to unite audiences around the world.

Released in 1986, A Kind of Magic blended pop, rock, and film soundtrack elements for the movie Highlander. Its 40th anniversary celebrates iconic tracks like "A Kind of Magic" and "Who Wants to Live Forever", featuring Mercury’s powerful vocals. The album reflects the band’s theatrical style and lasting influence, marking a nostalgic milestone for fans worldwide and highlighting Queen’s enduring legacy in rock music history.

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40th anniversary design

The coin’s coloured reverse features artwork from the original A Kind of Magic album cover, which includes illustrated caricatures of the four band members of Queen dancing against a background of fireworks. Also included in the design are the inscriptions ‘QUEEN’, ‘A Kind of Magic’, and the year dates ‘1986 – 2026’ denoting 40 years since the defining album was released, as well as The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Presentation packaging

The coin is housed in an illustrated collector card and envelope, both featuring images of Freddy Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performing. The envelope also features the band’s regal crest. Affixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post stamp portraying the Queen emblem encircling the number 40. The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.   

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2026
Metal Base Metal
Monetary Denomination (TVD) 1.00
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 13.500
Maximum Diameter (mm) 30.70
Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.40
Maximum Mintage Unlimited
Finish Uncirculated, Coloured
Legal Tender Tuvalu
Effigy Jody Clark design of H.M. King Charles III
Designer Sean Rogers

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