50 Pence - Charles III (Hogwarts; Silver Proof) 2023 front 50 Pence - Charles III (Hogwarts; Silver Proof) 2023 back
50 Pence - Charles III (Hogwarts; Silver Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

50 Pence - Charles III Hogwarts; Silver Proof

2023 year
Silver (.925) 8 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
Silver (.925)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#360668
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

A coloured image of Hogwarts Castle, with inscription 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 also struck in a variety of metals and denominations. Issue limit: 15,010

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

The 50p coin featuring Charles III (Hogwarts; Silver 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  - - - - - -

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