Special edition coins continue Live Aid legacy 41 years on
The Perth Mint unveils plans to release special edition Live Aid collectible coins as one of the architects of the legendary concert reflects on its legacy four decades on.
The Perth Mint is releasing special edition Live Aid coins to raise funds for African projects, continuing the legacy of the iconic 1985 Live Aid concert. Midge Ure, a Scottish musician, initiated the charity Band Aid in 1985 to assist Ethiopian famine victims. Live Aid, a 16-hour international pop music telethon featuring celebrities such as David Bowie, Madonna, and Queen, reached an estimated 1.9 billion viewers in 150 countries.
Now, 41 years later, the Perth Mint plans to launch special edition Live Aid coins in December, each featuring an original vinyl single of "Do They Know It's Christmas," signed by Ure and Sir Bob Geldof. Ure, still actively involved in charity work, believes these coins will preserve the story of Live Aid and generate significant income for the charity.
The 72-year-old musician remains committed to the cause, stating it is challenging to walk away from such a meaningful project.
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