The Royal Mint has unveiled a new Spice Girls coin to celebrate the group's 30th anniversary, marking the first time a female music group has appeared on an official UK coin. The coin is part of the Mint's Music Legends series, which previously featured icons such as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Freddie Mercury.
The coin comes in five unique packaging designs, each celebrating a different Spice Girl: Baby, Ginger, Posh, Scary, and Sporty. The colourful designs feature the singers' silhouettes and signatures. Available in both colour and monotone, the coin is offered in a range of sizes and proofs.
Lucy Mackenzie, Director of Digital and Product Concept at The Royal Mint, said: 'The Spice Girls didn't just dominate pop music, they defined the '90s. Now, for the first time, fans and collectors everywhere can own a piece of that legacy.' The Spice Girls themselves expressed their honour, stating: 'It's a huge honour for us to be celebrated by The Royal Mint and follow in the footsteps of some true music icons.'
The coin went on sale from 9am on Tuesday 3 March, with high demand causing queues on the Royal Mint website. The Mint advises customers to wait patiently and not refresh the page. The release coincides with the group's 30th anniversary of their debut single and album in 2026.
