(Royce later parted ways with George and signed ... the salsa music legend’s advice to release a cover, he came up with the options of “Stand By Me” or “Yesterday” by the Beatles ...

Through the label, there were opportunities for people making music who might not have been heard otherwise. The same year of Apple Records’ inception, The Beatles signed their first artist.

The presentation edition coins were handcrafted by The Royal Mint in 5kg formats with input from Paul McCartney’s production company, MPL Communications, and with the 82-year-old Beatles legend.

“The Hard Rock, you would think would keep the show (because of the music connection). But no,” said Beatles icon Ringo Starr in a recent interview with USA TODAY. “Honestly, we’ve had a ...