© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
50 Pence - Charles III R2D2 and C3PO; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 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 |
| Numista | N#371437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Colourised 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.This coin was the first in a 4-coin set which was issued individually. The design was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals. Issue limit: 12,510.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the iconic Star Wars characters, R2D2 and C3PO, with the portrait of King Charles III, creating a unique mashup of pop culture and royalty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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