Beatles Legend McCartney Stars in New UK Coin Collection

McCartney called the coin collection recognizing his career a 'huge honor'. Sophia Juliane Lydolph / SCANPIX/AFP
McCartney called the coin collection recognizing his career a 'huge honor'. Sophia Juliane Lydolph / SCANPIX/AFP
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Beatles Legend McCartney Stars in New UK Coin Collection

McCartney called the coin collection recognizing his career a 'huge honor'. Sophia Juliane Lydolph / SCANPIX/AFP
McCartney called the coin collection recognizing his career a 'huge honor'. Sophia Juliane Lydolph / SCANPIX/AFP

There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney's stellar career, and now he is to be recognized with a collection of £5 ($6.35) coins, the UK's Royal Mint said Friday.
There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney's stellar career, and now he is to be recognized with a collection of £5 ($6.35) coins, the UK's Royal Mint said Friday.
"What makes this coin extra special is that Paul has been involved throughout the design process... and we hope fans will enjoy the layered references to songs, instruments and bands," she added.
McCartney has sold more than 100 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide and has just begun the European leg of his "Got Back" tour, AFP said.
The coins can be bought on the Royal Mint's website, with prices starting from £15.50.
The Royal Mint will also next year auction a gold coin that weighs five kilograms, took over 250 hours to make and is signed by McCartney.
The £5 coin is issued as a souvenir for special occasions. They are not in ordinary circulation.



FIFA Signs Netflix to US Broadcast Deal for Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031

The Netflix logo is displayed at Netflix corporate offices on September 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)
The Netflix logo is displayed at Netflix corporate offices on September 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)
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FIFA Signs Netflix to US Broadcast Deal for Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031

The Netflix logo is displayed at Netflix corporate offices on September 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)
The Netflix logo is displayed at Netflix corporate offices on September 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

FIFA has signed Netflix to a United States broadcast deal for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031.

The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given.

World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino publicly criticized public broadcasters, especially in Europe, for undervaluing offers to broadcast the 2023 tournament that was played in Australia and New Zealand. That tournament was broadcast by Fox in the US, The AP reported.

"This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game," Infantino said Friday in a statement.

FIFA will likely use the Netflix deal to drive talks with European broadcasters that will be more hardball negotiations.

The 32-team, 64-game tournament in 2027 will be played in Brazil from June 24-July 25. The 2031 host has not been decided, though the US is expected to bid.

Spain won the 2023 tournament after the US won the two previous titles.

Netflix dipped into live sports last month with more than 60 million households watching a heavily hyped boxing match between retired heavyweight legend Mike Tyson and social media personality Jake Paul.