2 Pounds - Charles III (Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine; Silver Proof) 2023 front 2 Pounds - Charles III (Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine; Silver Proof) 2023 back
2 Pounds - Charles III (Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine; Silver Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

2 Pounds - Charles III Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine; Silver Proof

2023 year
Silver (.999) 31.21 g 38.61 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
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#378649
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine with hologram-like feature above and lettering below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STAR WARS
© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.

Designer: Lucasfilm Ltd

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second product released in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. The coin includes a special lenticular feature depicting both the insignia of the Galactic Empire and an icon representing the Death Star. Issue Limit: 3,010

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the likenesses of two iconic characters from the Star Wars franchise, Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, with the portrait of Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom. This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to appeal to fans of both the royal family and the Star Wars franchise.