The 50p coin featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore marks this change of portrait, with his majesty King Charles III’s official coin portrait now appearing for the first time in the series. “The Royal Mint’s Harry Potter coin collection has seen a popular response among collectors worldwide, not only for the books being a global phenomenon, but due to the collection being one of a small number that will see a change of portrait during the series. Rebecca Morgan, the director of collector services, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our spellbinding Harry Potter coin collection with Professor Albus Dumbledore featuring on his very own 50p. So far, Harry Potter enthusiasts across 86 countries had bought coins from the range, the Royal Mint said.

Other coins in the collection feature Potter, the Hogwarts Express, and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is available to buy from the Mint’s website as a 50p denomination version as well as in other denominations.

This ensures a smooth transition, with minimal environmental impact and cost, the Mint said.The new coin has the king’s portrait on the “heads” side, while two other coins in the collection feature the late Queen Elizabeth II. Historically it has been commonplace for coins featuring the effigies of different monarchs to co-circulate. UK coins bearing the effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II will remain legal tender and in active circulation. Collectors from 89 countries purchased the coins directly from the Royal Mint. “The Royal Mint has had the honour of striking coins for every British monarch since Alfred the Great and we are proud to continue that long history with the introduction of his majesty’s official coinage.”Įarlier this year, the Royal Mint unveiled a commemorative coin range marking the coronation. 'We anticipate the coronation 50p coins will be highly sought after among coin collectors and members of the public keen to own a piece of British history. “This is a special moment for the nation, as members of the public will have the opportunity to find a piece of history in their change. “We are delighted to announce that five million 50p coins produced to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation will enter circulation from today,' said Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint. King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown and carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey after the coronation in May 6.

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