Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of Londonbefore moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s. The Hogwarts Express was the name of the train that ran between London King’s Cross Station Platform 9¾ and Hogsmeade station to transport students to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There were usually no adults aboard the Hogwarts Express except the trolley witch and the driver! Dumbledore 50p Coin The Reverse is an image of Harry Potter by Jim Kay and Ffion Gwillim. The text says "HARRY POTTER". On the right is Microtext, "25 YEARS OF MAGIC" and to the left a Latent Feature which displays 25 or a lightening bolt when viewed at the correct angle. The Royal Mint has released Harry Potter coins in a four-part set. The first shows Harry’s face with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the other side. Next year, the Harry Potter coins will have recently proclaimed King Charles III on them. Wands at the ready as the UK’s FIRST EVER Harry Potter 50p has been released! Magic it into your collection today in superior Silver Proof quality…

The second coin in the Harry Potter 50p set will depict the Harry and the Hogwarts Express train described as: The idea for Harry Potter, the boy in glasses who didn’t yet know he was a wizard, first came to J.K. Rowling during a delayed train journey from Manchester to London. From that moment of magic, the Boy Who Lived was imagined into being – an unassuming, eleven-year-old hero destined to face terrible danger, but also find greatness within himself. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stonewas published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books in 1997, the first of J.K. Rowling’s spellbinding adventures of Harry Potter, and his unforgettable friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. In 2015, Bloomsbury commissioned artist Jim Kay to create the first fully illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling’s classic story. Where to buy 2022 Harry Potter Coins?A depiction of the Hogwarts Expressand the figure of Harry Potterwith the inscription, ‘Hogwarts Express 25 Years of Magic’ There are four coins, each depicting a different scene or character from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – including Harry Potter, The Hogwarts Express, Dumbledore, and Hogwarts itself. Soon after, the Hogwarts Express 50p was issued as the second coin in the series! It features Jim Kay’s illustration of the iconic train that takes Hogwarts students to the wizarding school. Reverse: Harry Potter surrounded by stars, designed byFfion Gwillim from the illustrations of Jim Kay. Portrait highlighted in colour. Latent image to left shows the number 25 and a lightning bolt. Text above reads 'HARRY POTTER'. Read more on about the series on our blog: Accio Numismatica! Royal Mint to Conjure Up Harry Potter Coins. Design By Jim Kay And Ffion Gwillim

Previous Royal Mint coins based on beloved children's books have proved incredibly popular. The ongoing Beatrix Potter series appeals both to coin collectors and those with nostalgic memories of her Little Tales. We anticipate that the 25 Years of Magic collection will be a favourite with those who've grown up with J K Rowling's stories. Continuing the series, we will see the below 50p coins issued, each featuring the signature lenticular feature: This is the first 50p in a four-coin series. The Hogwarts Express 50p and Harry Potter 50p are available now featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The Gold 50p is 22 carat and weighs 15.5g. The diameter is 27.3mm. The coins usually have a very limited edition mintage. Harry Potter is 25 years old and the Royal Mint has created a collection of coins to commemorate this. The first coin is Harry Potter himself. This coin is the Gold 50p piece, with 15.5g of 916.67 Fine Gold. Diameter 27.3mm.

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The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition. The first in the Harry Potter coin series was released on Thursday 20th of October 2022. The reverse of this first Harry Potter coin features a design by Jim Kay and shows the titular character. The obverse of the coin features Jody Clark’s Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, making this one of the final coins to depict Her Majesty. The 3 other coins will be released through 2022 and 2023. You can sign up at the Royal Mint to receive them automatically. Royal Mint Coin Details Kay's designs have been adapted for coinage by Ffion Gwillim, a product designer at The Royal Mint. Her work for the Harry Potter coins shows the boy wizard looking over his shoulder, surrounded by sparking stars. But Dumbledore is not the only figure to feature for the first time. Unlike the two previous 50p coins in the series, King Charles III’s portrait also appears on the coin! We offer a wide range of collectable and investment coins in pre-owned and brand-new condition. As our name suggests, we focus on British coins (from hammered metal-detecting finds to modern Royal Mint issues) with a healthy selection of pieces from international mints too. All the coins we sell are 100% guaranteed authentic and, where relevant, are individually certified.