100 Pounds - Charles III (R2D2 and C3PO; Gold Proof) 2023 front 100 Pounds - Charles III (R2D2 and C3PO; Gold Proof) 2023 back
100 Pounds - Charles III (R2D2 and C3PO; Gold Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

100 Pounds - Charles III R2D2 and C3PO; Gold Proof

2023 year
Gold (.9999) 31.21 g 32.69 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
32.69 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#371443
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

R2-D2 and C-3PO with hologram-like feature above and lettering below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STAR
WARS
© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.

Designer: Lucasfilm Ltd.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

A licensed product released in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ with The Royal Mint’s very first Star Wars coin, featuring arguably the most famous robotic pairing in cinematic history, R2-D2™ and C-3PO™. The Droid coin includes a special lenticular feature depicting both Tatooine and the Rebel Alliance ‘Starbird’ logo.

This coin was the first in a 4-coin set which was issued individually. The design was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals. Issue limit: 260.

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the image of King Charles III with the popular Star Wars characters R2D2 and C3PO. This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to be a hit among fans of both the royal family and the Star Wars franchise.