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30 years of 'Wannabe': UK’s Royal Mint honour the Spice Girls
- The Royal Mint unveiled a commemorative coin set celebrating 30 years of Wannabe, the Spice Girls' debut hit.
- The coins display silhouettes of all five members and come in five different packaging designs.
- Each packaging design is strictly limited to 15,000 coins worldwide for uncirculated colour versions.
- Prices for the coins range from £18.50 to £10,535 for a 2oz gold proof version.
- Spice Girls are recognized for defining 1990s pop and Girl Power, with the mint highlighting the group’s legacy.
- Fans can choose their favourite Spice Girl through the packaging, a first for the series.
- Lucy Mackenzie, Royal Mint director, called the group pivotal to the 1990s era.
- The Royal Mint notes the release as part of its ongoing music legends coin series.
- The collection will be available to buy on the Royal Mint’s website from March 3.
- Spice Girls coin release coincides with the 30th anniversary of Wannabe.
- The coins form part of a broader trend of commemorating music icons in currency.
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