Some of the coins in the collection are in colour and some have a “latent feature” that rotates in the light to reveal a lightning bolt and the number “25” to mark the anniversary year. “This collection of coins serves as a permanent reminder of the fascinating transition from Britain’s longest reigning monarch to his majesty the king’s first appearance on UK coinage.” 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. 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.

50p coin collection