Continuing Royal Mail's 'Music Giants' series this issue celebrates Sir Elton John on the 50th anniversary of his first solo recording and since he has gone on to achieve 37 gold and 27 multi-platinum albums. The four 1st class NVI and four £1.55 stamps feature reproductions of key album covers from is music career.
The coin cover encapsulates the Diana, Princess of Wales Commemorative Crown, calling to mind Elton John's contribution to the Princess's funeral illustrated by a candle surrounded by white roses. This beautiful and highly collectable cover is completed by an Edinburgh handstamp.
