Commemorating 25 years since the first publication of JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. the Royal Mint has put 'The Boy Who Lived' on UK coinage for the first time ever. Utilising an illustration from the original artist from the first publication, Jim Kay, this 50p is the second in a series of four, and features the very excellent Hogwarts Express, departing from Platform 9 and 3/4!!
Featuring Kay's illustration of Harry in full colour, each proof quality 50p coin is minted in Sterling Silver, and limited to 15,000 issued.
Specifications
| Monetary Denomination: |
50p |
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
| Fineness (% purity): |
92.5 |
| Metal: |
Silver |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g): |
8 |
| Maximum size (mm): |
27.3 |
| Maximum Mintage: |
15,000
|
