The Royal Mint has unveiled the first official UK commemorative coin celebrating Pink Floyd, putting the prism artwork from The Dark Side Of The Moon at the centre of the reverse side. Selected versions of the Pink Floyd coins will feature a rainbow prism effect, and the coin will go on sale on 14 May 2026, with prices starting at £18.50.
The design was created by Henry Gray and brings one of rock’s most recognisable images onto a UK coin for the first time. The release also includes a limited-edition plectrum in gold, silver and dark chrome finishes, inspired by The Dark Side Of The Moon and intended as a tribute to David Gilmour’s guitar work, including his solo on Time.
Rebecca Morgan, speaking for The Royal Mint, said Pink Floyd were “one of those truly rare bands whose music and imagery have transcended generations and the moment you see this coin, you know exactly who it celebrates.” She added that the prism is “instantly recognisable to fans around the world” and praised Gray for bringing it to life with “the craft and detail this band deserves.”
Pink Floyd were formed in London in 1965 by Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright, with David Gilmour joining in 1968. The band helped define progressive and psychedelic rock and built a catalogue that includes The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. More than half a century later, the mint is still finding new ways to package that legacy for collectors.
The coin also extends the Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, which has already honoured David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, George Michael, Shirley Bassey and Paul McCartney. That puts Pink Floyd in a line-up of British music figures whose images have been turned into official commemoratives, but the choice of the prism carries a sharper edge: this is not just a portrait, but a symbol that helped define the band’s place in popular culture. Morgan said the group’s “influence on music, art and culture is immeasurable,” and the mint is banking on that recognition to make the release resonate well beyond the core collector market.
The timing matters because the coin arrives as Pink Floyd’s image remains as durable as their records. The Dark Side Of The Moon has long outlived the era that produced it, and the prism is still a visual shorthand for the band itself. With the first official UK commemorative coin now confirmed, the next question is not whether the design will be recognised, but how quickly fans and collectors will move to secure it when sales open in May.
