(MENAFN– Al-Bayan)
The British Royal Mint has announced that Harry Potter, the hero of writer JK Rowling’s novel series, will appear on a number of commemorative coins in the UK, including 50 pence coins, as well as other coins featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth. And King Charles.
According to The List, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication of the first Harry Potter book in the UK, 4 new coins will be issued which will represent not only a literary milestone, but the coins will be the first collection with the queen. Elizabeth late King Charles III.
Queen Elizabeth will appear on the first two coins issued this year, while the king will appear on other coins to be issued in 2023.
Prices for Harry Potter commemorative coins range from £ 11 50p to £ 5,125 for a £ 200 Harry Potter gold coin. Fans will also be able to purchase a full color copy of Harry Potter 50p for £ 20.
According to Royal Central, Nicholas Howell, chief commercial officer of the Royal Mint, said: “As the UK’s official coin manufacturer, we are delighted to create an impressive collection of coins to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”.
Released in 1997, the 7-part Harry Potter series tells the adventures of the young wizard Harry Potter at Hogwarts School of Wizardry and his battle against Lord Voldemort, an evil wizard in search of immortality.
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