2024 UK ‘Harry Potter – The Winged Keys’ Fifty Pence Proof Gold Coin

Basic Information

  • Produced by The Royal Mint, in partnership with Warner Bros.
  • The reverse of the coin celebrates an iconic moment from the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling, featuring an original illustration by Jim Kay that has been remastered by Bella Croft.
  • The obverse of the coin features the first, uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings.
  • Limited release of 210.
  • Produced by The Royal Mint, in partnership with Warner Bros.
  • Struck in 22 carat gold and finished to a proof standard.
  • Part of a series of coin releases celebrating magical moments from the Harry Potter stories, the reverse of the coin depicts an iconic scene from the book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', by J.K. Rowling.
  • The reverse of the coin features the character Harry Potter flying a broomstick and using his skills as a Seeker, to catch an enchanted key with a battered wing.
  • The design on the reverse of the coin features original artwork by Jim Kay, which was remastered by Bella Croft, a product and coin designer for The Royal Mint.
  • The inscription, 'THE WINGED KEYS', is featured around the edge, below the design on the reverse of the coin.
  • The obverse of the coin features the official, uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings.
  • The Latin inscription around the obverse of the coin, 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ', an abbreviation of 'CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR', translates as 'Charles III, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith', followed by the monetary value of '50 PENCE', and the year '2024', in English.
  • The initials 'MJ', of the artist Martin Jennings who created the official portrait of King Charles III, are displayed on the obverse of the coin, below the neck of the portrait.
  • Provided by The Royal Mint in a presentation box.
  • Maximum mintage of 210.

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