© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
50 Pence - Charles III Hogwarts; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 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 | 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 |
| Numista | N#360669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Comment
The fourth and final issue 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: 310.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring Charles III (Hogwarts; Gold Proof) 2023 from the United Kingdom is interesting because it is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item.
