The coin shall have a grained edge and in incuse letters the inscription “· LIVE FOR THE JOURNEY” save for the gold and platinum coins where the incuse letters shall be accompanied by a plain edge.’

The Royal Mint has announced that the first two collections in the 25 Years Of Magic series will feature Jody Clark's portrait of the late Queen: the fifth and final definitive portrait to be used on her coinage. It's the coins with colour-printed detail that best capture the charm of Jim Kay's designs: you can see this feature on the silver proof 50ps which comes in a special acrylic display case. Final Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth IIThe four-coin collection will feature coinage portraits of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty The King. These first coins were designed long before the death of our Queen. The first 2 coins in the collection feature Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait, and the final 2 will feature the King. Who designed the coins? The summer of 2022 sees the Commonwealth Games return to the UK, promising a spectacular occasion for British sport. 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 second coin in the Harry Potter 50p set will depict the Harry and the Hogwarts Express train described as: To celebrate 25 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the Royal Mint has launched an enchanting collection of UK coins. The first coin in the collection features a portrait of Harry Potter and will be followed by designs featuring the Hogwarts Express, Professor Dumbledore, and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The coins will be released across 2022 and 2023. Harry Potter 50p Coin Series Harry Potter fifty pence coin How much is a Harry Potter coin?

The BBC has established itself as a distinguished broadcaster in the United Kingdom and across the world since its inception in 1922. The Royal Mint has upcoming coin releases for commemorative fifty pence, two pound and five pound coins in 2022. Here is what we know so far. BBC 50p BBC 50p Adding to the collectibility of these forthcoming Royal Mint coins is the fact that there are four different designs to collect. Each is available in a range of metals and finishes meaning that there's something in this collection for every budget.The Royal Mint is celebrating the world of the boy wizard with a range of licensed coins, created in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing, The Blair Partnership and Warner Bros, Entertainment. The pieces in this extensive collection are the first official UK coins to feature characters from Harry Potter and represent a unique collecting opportunity.

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Where did the idea for Harry Potter books come from?

The first Harry Potter coins were released just weeks after the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Elizabeth II was succeeded by her son, King Charles III, on 8 September 2022. Reverse: Hogwarts Express steam train design, based on an illustration by Jim Kay and adapted for coinage by Ffion Gwillim. Latent image featuring 25 and lightning bolt to right. '25 YEARS OF MAGIC' below and 'HOGWARTS EXPRESS' above. marks twenty-five years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: the first book in J K Rowling's seven-part fantasy series was published in June 1997.

Subsequent coins in the Harry Potter series will feature Jennings' portrait, meaning that the collection will straddle this fascinating period of coinage transition. Limited Edition Official Harry Potter Coins 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? Featuring a design by Henry Gray, the reverse of the coin shows the dial of a push-button phone, along with the words ‘PIONEER OF THE TELEPHONE’ cleverly inscribed on the buttons. Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Ffion Gwillim is the designer of these coins. The book was illustrated by Jim Kay. Where did the idea for Harry Potter books come from?

Hogwarts Express 50p Coin

The magical designs that appear on The Royal Mint's 25 Years Of Magic coins are based on the work of illustrator Jim Kay. He's the artist behind fully illustrated editions of the Harry Potter books, released by Bloomsbury. We're excited to offer the full range of Royal Mint Harry Potter coins which will be released over the coming months. 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. Presentation: From a limited edition presentation of just 100 gold 2oz coins issued by The Royal Mint. Comes in original display box with a numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed. Obverse: Jody Clark's portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II, facing right. Legend around reads: 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·'.