publicly announced he was HIV positive<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Royal Mint has issued special coins to celebrate other music legends, including David Bowie, George Michael, Shirley Bassey, and Paul McCartney.<\/p>\n
The coins go on sale on the Royal Mint website on Tuesday. Prices start at 18.50 pounds ($24.4) for an uncirculated 5-pound denomination version. A 2 oz. gold proof coin costs 9,350 pounds ($12,315.)<\/p>\n
The Royal Mint said it will donate a special gold edition of the coin to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, a charity that was started in the singer\u2019s memory and donates funds to those living with AIDS and HIV.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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