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| Harry Potter 50p coin to be last with Queen's portrait | Harry Potter 50p coin to be last with Queen's portrait |
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| The coin was illustrated by Jim Kay, the artist behind the fully illustrated editions of Harry Potter | The coin was illustrated by Jim Kay, the artist behind the fully illustrated editions of Harry Potter |
| A 50p coin featuring the Hogwarts Express is the final one to feature Queen Elizabeth II's portrait. | A 50p coin featuring the Hogwarts Express is the final one to feature Queen Elizabeth II's portrait. |
| The Hogwarts Express coin is part of a larger collection celebrating the 25 years of Harry Potter. | The Hogwarts Express coin is part of a larger collection celebrating the 25 years of Harry Potter. |
| The final two coins which have not yet been released will feature the official portrait of King Charles III. | The final two coins which have not yet been released will feature the official portrait of King Charles III. |
| Director of Collector Services at The Royal Mint Rebecca Morgan said: "A change in portrait makes this collection a highly sought after one." | Director of Collector Services at The Royal Mint Rebecca Morgan said: "A change in portrait makes this collection a highly sought after one." |
| Grave of Harry Potter elf Dobby saved for now | Grave of Harry Potter elf Dobby saved for now |
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| Giant gold £10,000 coin weighs 22lb | Giant gold £10,000 coin weighs 22lb |
| All four coins feature the work of the artist Jim Kay, who created the first fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. | All four coins feature the work of the artist Jim Kay, who created the first fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. |
| The collection features Harry Potter, the Hogwarts Express, Professor Dumbledore and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on their own individual coin and will be one of a small number that will see a change of portrait during the series. | The collection features Harry Potter, the Hogwarts Express, Professor Dumbledore and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on their own individual coin and will be one of a small number that will see a change of portrait during the series. |
| The coins were modelled by the Welsh Royal Mint product designer, Ffion Gwillim. | The coins were modelled by the Welsh Royal Mint product designer, Ffion Gwillim. |
| The front and back of the Hogwarts Express 50p coin | The front and back of the Hogwarts Express 50p coin |
| "The Royal Mint's Harry Potter collection presents a unique opportunity for collectors and fans of Harry Potter across the world," Ms Morgan said. | "The Royal Mint's Harry Potter collection presents a unique opportunity for collectors and fans of Harry Potter across the world," Ms Morgan said. |
| "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 coins," she added. | "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 coins," she added. |
| Mr Kay, said: "It hasn't really sunk in yet. It is the same for most aspects of publishing because you are on your own all of the time in a studio, none of it quite seems real until you see the book on a shelf in a shop. | Mr Kay, said: "It hasn't really sunk in yet. It is the same for most aspects of publishing because you are on your own all of the time in a studio, none of it quite seems real until you see the book on a shelf in a shop. |
| "Then you think 'oh yeah! I did that!' This is completely new to me though, a coin!" | "Then you think 'oh yeah! I did that!' This is completely new to me though, a coin!" |
| Mandy Archer of Bloomsbury said it was a joy to see the illustrations on the coins | Mandy Archer of Bloomsbury said it was a joy to see the illustrations on the coins |
| Editorial director at Bloomsbury Children's Books Mandy Archer said: "Jim Kay's evocation of the Hogwarts Express instantly whisks you away to platform nine and three-quarters - the very start of Harry's magical journey. | Editorial director at Bloomsbury Children's Books Mandy Archer said: "Jim Kay's evocation of the Hogwarts Express instantly whisks you away to platform nine and three-quarters - the very start of Harry's magical journey. |
| "It's a joy to see his stunning book illustration so skilfully and beautifully rendered on a new silver anniversary coin." | "It's a joy to see his stunning book illustration so skilfully and beautifully rendered on a new silver anniversary coin." |
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| Wales | |
| Harry Potter | Harry Potter |
| Coins | Coins |
| King Charles III | King Charles III |
| The Royal Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Queen Elizabeth II | Queen Elizabeth II |