Released as part of the Royal Mint's ongoing music legends series, this issue commemorates Pink Floyd — a band that famously resisted commercialization for most of its existence, making their appearance on legal tender somewhat ironic. The licensing arrangements for such issues involve the band's rights holders directly, and Pink Floyd's notoriously fractious internal history means any agreement required navigating the long-running disputes between Roger Waters and the remaining members.
Released as part of the Royal Mint's ongoing music legends series, this issue commemorates Pink Floyd — a band that famously resisted commercialization for most of its existence, making their appearance on legal tender somewhat ironic. The licensing arrangements for such issues involve the band's rights holders directly, and Pink Floyd's notoriously fractious internal history means any agreement required navigating the long-running disputes between Roger Waters and the remaining members.