2024 $1 Aretha Franklin 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

2024 $1 Aretha Franklin 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

Aretha Franklin is considered by many to be the greatest singer of all time. Born on 25 March 1942 in Memphis Tennessee, the legendary artist's unmistakeable sound earned her the iconic epithet, the 'Queen of Soul'. Music defined Aretha's life from an early age, singing and playing piano in her father's New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, and on the gospel circuit. Known to many prominent musicians of the day, including the 'King of Gospel', James Cleveland, she was just 18 when she signed her first record deal.

Aretha's style soon burgeoned beyond her early influences. A supporter of civil rights and equality, she bridged the spiritual and the secular to become universally recognised as souls music's greatest voice.

In 1967, a year of widespread protest, she recorded during Otis Redding's Respect, injecting it new life and urgency that was perfectly in tune with the public mood. As her signature track, it remains an anthem for female empowerment.

Aretha's career spanned nearly six decades, during which she recorded 112 singles that charted in the US. Her astonishing repertoire included I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You), (You Make Me Feel Like). A Natural Woman, Rock Steady, and I say a Little Prayer, among others. Aged 76, Aretha Franklin passed away on 16 September 201. A global superstar and powerful cultural influence, she always commanded unequivocal respect.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Aretha Franklin 2024 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coins.

The coin's reverse features a black and white image of Aretha Franklin singing in front of a microphone. The design includes a representation of 'Aretha' in handwriting lettering. Also within the design is The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark.

The obverse features the Jody Clark effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the coin's weight, purity, monetary denomination and year-date.

Each coin is presented in a special themed shipper and accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Copyright : 2024 the Estate of Aretha Franklin. Under License to Perryscope Productions LLC.

Denomination :   $1

Quality :             Proof

Metal :               99.9% Pure Silver

Weight :             31.107gms

Diameter :         40.90mm

Mintage :           5,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Numbered Certificate of Authenticity