50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - Harry Potter (Coloured)
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
25th anniversary of Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone
Description
The first of a 4 coin commemorative set to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book - The Philosopher's Stone.
This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, but in support of His Majesty the King's plan for a sustainable transition, the late Queen’s 5th portrait still appears on this coin. This was done to ensure minimal environmental impact since the designs, tools and packaging had already been produced.
This coin was released in BU, silver and gold, along with a coloured edition.
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
2022
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
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2022 ·
J.C
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
An image of Harry Potter from the illustrated edition of the book, with inscription around the edge.
Reverse Designer
Jim Kay
Ffion Gwillim
Reverse Lettering
HARRY POTTER
25 YEARS OF MAGIC
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2022
Brilliant Uncirculated
