United Kingdom: Range of gold and silver Proof collector coins mark 25th anniversary of Harry Potter

The Royal Mint continues its Harry Potter collection with the release of new coins featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The third coin in the series marks the 25th anniversary of the first publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. When completed, the collection will include four coin designs, with the next set featuring the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 

The reverse side of the new range of coins is designed by Ffion Gwillim, a product designer at the Royal Mint who has depicted Albus Dumbledore, and is based on original designs of the Harry Potter collection and illustrations of Jim Kay, the artist who created the first fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Above the primary design is the text ALBUS DUMBLEDORE and to the right is a latent image application which includes the numeral 25 and a lightning bolt. The coins have colour applied to the design via utilisation of an advanced picosecond laser used by the Royal Mint during production.

The obverse side bears the effigy of HM King Charles III, created by British sculptor Martin Jennings and introduced onto UK Coinage in 2022. Each coin also includes the year of release 2023 and the denomination from 50 PENCE to 200 POUNDS as part of the legend surrounding the King’s likeness. Also featured on the £2 one-ounce silver Proof option is an incused edge inscription which reads NITWIT! BLUBBER! ODDMENT! TWEAK! 

Denom.	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Maximum Mintage
50 pence	Cupro-nickel	8 g	27.3 mm	Brilliant Unc.	Unlimited
50 pence	Cupro-nickel	8 g	27.3 mm	Brilliant Unc. with applied colour	Unlimited
50 pence	.925 Silver	8 g	27.3 mm	Proof with applied colour	15,000
50 pence	.9167 Gold	15.5 g	27.3 mm	Proof	300

Denom.	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Maximum Mintage
2 pounds	.999 Silver	31.1 g	38.6 mm	Proof	5,000
5 pounds	.999 Silver	62.2 g	40 mm	Proof	500
10 pounds	.999 Silver	156.3 g	65 mm	Proof	300
25 pounds	.999 Gold	7.8 g	22 mm	Proof	500
200 pounds	.999 Gold	62.4 g	40 mm	Proof	50

Both versions of the Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel coins are housed in a blister-pak type folder with informative text and illustrations. The sterling silver Proof coins are presented in a Perspex/Lucite transparent cube case, and the gold Proof coins are presented in a polished hardwood case. All are accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.  

Each of the gold and silver range of the Harry Potter collector coins is encapsulated and presented in a selection of hardwood high-gloss cases (gold), leatherette, or black matte cases (silver) accompanied by numbered certificates of authenticity. For additional information about this new collector series, please visit the Royal Mint’s website. 

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