barely recognisable

ウイリアム王子とケイト・ミドルトンさんの婚約記念コインの鋳造が来年の１月にははじまるようです。しかしながら、肝心の肖像がお２人には似ていない。一見、それとわからない代物ということで、批判が集まっているようです。barely recongnisableというのは言い得て妙であります。この他、赤字はクリスマスの語彙チェックにはもってこいのものです。gachaくん、いかがですか。（UG）
Prince William and Kate Middleton barely recognisable on engagement coin
　　　　　　　
We all recognise the royal couple on the left - but who on earth is that pair pictured next to them?
The Royal Mint yesterday unveiled this commemoration coin to mark Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement. But the peculiar-looking faces on the £5 memento aren't a great likeness.
Apparently inspired by a picture taken at a polo match, Kate looks far chunkier and older - nothing like her normal stunning, finely-chiselled appearance.
William's image looks more flattering but he has been engraved with what seems to be an Elvis Presley quiff.
Despite the dodgy depictions, the coin has been approved by the Prince as well as the Queen.
It is the first royal engagement coin ever produced by the Royal Mint.
Project director Dave Knight said: "We have been recording historical events for over 1,100 years and we're fortunate to be in a role that allows us to add to that legacy. The £5 Alderney coin we have designed is a wonderful way to celebrate and remember the start of Prince William and Catherine Middleton's life together."
The fact the mould had been struck was reported in October - before the couple had even announced they were engaged and fuelling speculation Royal Mint had inside knowledge of the nuptials.
At the time it said: "Like most businesses, we plan ahead for commercial opportunities." But people who want to get their hands on one could be in for a bit of a wait as the Royal Mint said yesterday production is not due to start until next month.
The nickel coin, which will be struck to a higher specification than circulation coins, costs £9.99. The sterling silver version will be £55.50 - of which just 15,000 will be made - while just 1,000 will be struck in 22-carat gold at £1,550. They can be ordered on Royal Mint's website.
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