50 Pence - Charles III - R2-D2 & C-3PO
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™
Description
This coin is a licensed product with Disney and Lucasfilm to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™.
This is the first of a set of Star Wars coins from the Royal Mint featuring the robotic pairing, R2-D2™ and C-3PO™. The Droid coin also includes a special feature depicting both Tatooine and the Rebel Alliance ‘Starbird’ logo depending on how you hold the coin.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2023
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Heptagon (7 sided)
Diameter (⌀)
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Weight
8 g
Face Value
50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Cupronickel
75% copper, 25% nickel
Series
Star Wars
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
MJ
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Obverse Lettering Translation
Charles the Third by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
R2-D2 and C-3PO with holo like feature at the top and lettering below.
Reverse Designer
Lucasfilm Ltd
Reverse Lettering
STAR WARS
© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Brilliant Uncirculated