There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney`s stellar career, and now he is to be recognised with a collection of £5 ($6.35) coins, the UK`s Royal Mint said Friday.

The 82-year-old composer of timeless hits such as "Yesterday", "Let it Be" and "Hey Jude" helped design the coin, and said being the star of the collection was "a huge honour".