The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative coin honoring John Lennon to celebrate what would have been his 85th birthday on October 9, 2025.

This coin features Lennon alongside the title of his iconic 1971 song 'Imagine' as part of The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series.

The initiative coincides with the 50th anniversary of Lennon's landmark album 'Imagine', which continues to inspire generations with its message of hope and unity.

As a founding member of The Beatles and a successful solo artist, Lennon received numerous accolades, including seven Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Recently, The Beatles won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance for their song 'Now And Then', completed long after its original recording from a Lennon demo.

Sean Lennon accepted the Grammy on behalf of The Beatles, emphasizing the enduring need for their music and the message of peace and love.

Yoko Ono, Lennon's widow, honors his memory annually by placing a lit candle in the window of his room in the Dakota Building on the anniversary of his death.

Lennon was tragically shot and killed by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980, at the age of 40, outside his Manhattan apartment.

Fans continue to memorialize Lennon at Strawberry Fields in Central Park, a tribute located near the site of his murder.

The commemorative coins will be available for purchase on the Royal Mint’s website starting Monday, with prices ranging from £18.50 ($24) to £6,420 ($8,330) for various editions.

Collectors and fans of The Beatles are expected to show great interest in this limited edition coin, which will be available through The Royal Mint's online shop.

The article humorously notes Lennon's famous lyrics about money, suggesting he may not have approved of the high prices for the commemorative coins.