The Royal Mint

The coin, marking what would have been John Lennon's 85th birthday, recognises his legacy.

It is understood about 80 roles are affected as part of a strategy to secure the site's future.

Auctioneer Richard Bromell describes the commemorative Lord of the Rings coins as "very special".

The new coin marks six decades of spectacular displays by the Lincolnshire-based team.

The Royal Mint, which sells and buys back gold bullion bars and coins, say they had a "record year".

Money can't buy you love, but it can buy you a collectible coin dedicated to the former Beatle.

A solid gold version of the coin will also be hidden in one of 3,000 advent calendars available.

The Royal Mint says a coin with the Atlantic salmon and the King's portrait is now the rarest 50p.