50 Pence - Charles III - Albus Dumbledore

50 Pence - Charles III - Albus Dumbledore

Image of the coins obverse
Image of the coins reverse

Obverse: © The Royal Mint

Reverse: © The Royal Mint

Commemorated Event


25th anniversary of Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone

Description


The third in a coin set of four to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. This coin was the first in the series to feature the portrait of Charles III.

The coin features a special 25 / lightning mark depending on how you hold it and was issued individually in BU, silver and gold, there is also a coloured version.

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 Albus Dumbledore, with inscription around.

Reverse Designer

Jim Kay

Ffion Gwillim

Reverse Lettering

ALBUS DUMBLEDORE
25 YEARS OF MAGIC

Edge


Edge Description

Plain

Mints


Royal Mint, Llantrisant

1968 - to date

Mintage


2023

Brilliant Uncirculated