50 Pence - Charles III - Hogwarts
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
25th anniversary of Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone
Description
The fourth and final coin in the range commemorating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. The coin was the second in the series struck with the portrait of Charles III.
The reverse has a latent feature that shows both a lightning bolt and the number 25 depending on how you hold it. The coin was issued individually and in BU, silver and gold, and also in colour.
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
Harry Potter
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
An image of Hogwarts Castle, with inscription around and the special 25 / lightning mark.
Reverse Designer
Jim Kay
Ffion Gwillim
Reverse Lettering
HOGWARTS
25 YEARS OF MAGIC
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Brilliant Uncirculated
