Bank issues Marley commemorative coins (AP)

by Populux | August 24, 2006 at 11:51 pm
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Bob Marley's records long ago went platinum. Now the Bank of Jamaica is releasing commemorative coins in gold and silver with the late reggae superstar's dreadlocked likeness. The 1,000 coins, produced by the British Royal Mint, are being sold for $100 each, bank spokeswoman Jacqueline Morgan said Wednesday. "We've received quite a bit of interest already," Morgan said. Though the coins were intended to mark the 60th anniversary of Marley's birth, which was celebrated in 2005 ...

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