A royal gift for Star Wars fans: the UK Mint has released a numismatic collection featuring characters from the iconic film saga

By: Anton Kratiuk | 15.01.2024, 15:23
A royal gift for Star Wars fans: the UK Mint has released a numismatic collection featuring characters from the iconic film saga

The Royal Mint of Great Britain has released a collection that will delight true fans of the Star Wars saga.

Here's What We Know

Four exclusive 50 pence coins are now on sale, the obverse of which depicts characters from the original Star Wars trilogy of films - droids R2-D2 and C-3P0, Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, as well as Han Solo and Chewbacca.

On the reverse of the coins (back side) engraved profile of the monarch of Great Britain Charles III.

The hexagonal coins are minted from copper-nickel alloy, weigh 8 grams and have a diameter of 27.30 mm. They are guaranteed by the British government as to their legality, purity and metal origin.

Two versions of the numismatic pieces are available: those decorated with coloured enamel and plain minted ones. The four coins will be priced at £84 and £48.00 respectively.

Source: Royal Mint