25 Pounds - Charles III (Albus Dumbledore; Gold Proof) 2023 front 25 Pounds - Charles III (Albus Dumbledore; Gold Proof) 2023 back
25 Pounds - Charles III (Albus Dumbledore; Gold Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

25 Pounds - Charles III Albus Dumbledore; Gold Proof

2023 year
Gold (.9999) 7.8 g 22 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
25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#357016
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

An image of Albus Dumbledore, with inscription around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALBUS DUMBLEDORE
25 YEARS OF MAGIC

Designers: Jim Kay, Ffion Gwillim

Edge

Milled

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 also struck in a variety of metals and denominations. Issue limit: 510

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Albus Dumbledore, a beloved character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, on the obverse side. This is a unique departure from the traditional depiction of royalty or historical figures on coins, and is sure to make it a sought-after collector's item for fans of the series.