© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
50 Pence - Charles III Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine
2023 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#378645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
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
Plain
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.© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the likeness of Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom, with the iconic characters of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine from the Star Wars franchise. This mashup design was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Star Wars film and has made the coin a sought-after collectible among both coin collectors and Star Wars fans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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