© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Hogwarts; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 31.21 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#360670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Image of Hogwarts Castle, with holographic image to left and lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOGWARTS
25 YEARS OF MAGIC
Designers: Jim Kay, Ffion Gwillim
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DRACO DORMIENS NUNQUAM TITILLANDUS
Translation: Never tickle a sleeping dragon
Comment
The third in a 4-coin set commemorating the 25th anniversary of the publication of the first Harry Potter book - The Philosopher's Stone. This strike was issued with the portrait of Charles III making the series one of a few which had a change of portrait.The coin was issued individually and was struck in a variety of metals and denominations. Issue limit: 5,010.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
The 2023 Charles III (Hogwarts; Silver Proof) coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design element - a holographic foil stamp that shows a 3D image of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is the first time a holographic foil stamp has been used on a British coin, making it a truly distinctive and collectible piece for fans of the Harry Potter series and coin collectors alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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