50 Pence - Charles III (Albus Dumbledore; Gold Proof) 2023 front 50 Pence - Charles III (Albus Dumbledore; Gold Proof) 2023 back
50 Pence - Charles III (Albus Dumbledore; Gold Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

50 Pence - Charles III Albus Dumbledore; Gold Proof

2023 year
Gold (.9167) 15.5 g 27.3 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
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.5 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#357012
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

Plain

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: 310

© 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 (front side), while the reverse (back side) showcases a design of the iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This coin is a unique collector's item for fans of both the Harry Potter series and numismatics.