Iron Maiden 50th anniversary marked with new coin

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden has been commemorated on a UK coin to mark 50 years since its formation. Designed by artist Albert “Akirant” Quirantes, the coin features mascot Eddie and has hidden references to the band’s career, albums and tours. Manager Rod Smallwood said: “Having Eddie on an official …

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Australian royal prank DJs claim their bosses MADE them phone the Princess of Wales’s hospital and impersonate the late Queen before nurse’s suicide

The Australian ‘shock jock’ behind a prank call to the hospital where the Duchess of Cambridge was being treated, which led to the suicide of a nurse, claims he was pressured into making the call by bosses.  Michael Christian and 2Day FM radio co-host Mel Greig made headlines around the world on …

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Smooth landing 

India Post & other GOI depts can easily earn good money, by monetising their land & buildings    It’s a bad time to be in the mail business. Denmark is removing all letter boxes because the volume of personal mail has fallen 90% since 2000. UK’s 500-year-old Royal Mail was sold …

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Smart ways to use space

India Post and government offices can earn money by using their land better Sending letters through the post isn’t as popular as it used to be. In Denmark, they’re removing all the post boxes because almost no one sends personal letters anymore. In the UK, even the Royal Mail (which …

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Heavy metal: Iron Maiden celebrated on Royal Mint coins

The heavy metal band are joining other acts in the Royal Mint’s “music legends” coins series – which has also celebrated the likes of Queen, Sir Elton John and David Bowie. Crafted by Iron Maiden artist Albert “Akirant” Quirantes, the design of the new coins features the band’s mascot Eddie …

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