Elvis fans can claim a free commemorative coin by following these simple steps
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It's now or never if you want to claim this free coin, that we can't help falling in love with.
Don't be cruel, we hear you say. OK, OK, a little less conversation, a little more action...
So, the London Mint Office gives out a limited selection of free coins as a gift to the nation, and they mark everything from Royal milestones to the D-Day landings.
The King Charles III Commemorative Coin - click here
The Coronation of King Charles III Coin - click here
The 50th Anniversary of Decimalisation Coin - click here
The 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings Coin - click here
The Official Elvis Presley Plectrum Coin - click here
But this one is aimed at fans of one of the most important figures of 20th-century popular culture, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.
It's a 2024 half crown, minted in silver, and shaped like a plectrum - the tool musicians use to pluck the strings of a guitar.
Featuring Elvis in one of his iconic poses, along with his signature, it's technically legal tender - although you might not want to spend it, because there's one listed on eBay for £24.99.
But you don't actually need to buy one on eBay because the London Mint Office will let you have one of the 500,000 that have been specially minted, and all you need to do is pay the £2.50 postage.
You're only allowed to claim one per household, but if you visit the London Mint Office website on this link it'll take you to a page on which you can fill in some details and apply to have one sent to you.
And, at the end of the day, if you don't like it, in the unlikely event it leaves you all shook up, that's alright, you can always return to sender. Because there’s a 14-day money-back guarantee.