© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
50 Pence - Charles III R2-D2 and C-3PO; 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#371382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
R2-D2 and C-3PO with hologram-like feature above and lettering below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STAR WARS
© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.
Designer: Lucasfilm Ltd
Edge
Plain
Comment
A licensed product released in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ with The Royal Mint’s very first Star Wars coin, featuring arguably the most famous robotic pairing in cinematic history, R2-D2™ and C-3PO™. The Droid coin includes a special lenticular feature depicting both Tatooine and the Rebel Alliance ‘Starbird’ logo. Issue Limit: 210© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the iconic characters of R2-D2 and C-3PO from the Star Wars franchise with the portrait of King Charles III, creating a unique mashup of pop culture and royalty.
