Sunday, 5 March 2023

2715) Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, United Kingdom: Harry Potter Collection: Third Gold & Silver Proof Coins issued by the Royal Mint UK mark the 25th Anniversary of the first publication of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone": Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023:

2715) Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, United Kingdom: Harry Potter Collection: Third Gold & Silver Proof Coins issued by the Royal Mint UK mark the 25th Anniversary of the first publication of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone": Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023:

The Royal Mint has released its latest coins in its "Harry Potter Coin Collection", with the issue of coins featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 

The Header/Banner presents the Reverses of the Coin Variants against a image of Albus Dumbledore

The third coin in the series marks the 25th anniversary of the first publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. 

When completed, the collection will include four-coin designs, with the next set featuring the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 

Prof. Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in the "Harry Potter Series". 

For most of the series, he is the headmaster of the Wizarding School - Hogwarts

As part of his backstory, he is the founder and leader of the "Order of the Phoenix", an organisation dedicated to fighting Lord Voldemort, the main antagonist of the series.

Dumbledore was portrayed by Richard Harris in the film adaptations of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (2001) and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002). 

Following Harris' passing away in 10/2002, Michael Gambon portrayed Dumbledore in the six remaining Harry Potter films from 2004 to 2011. 

Jude Law portrayed Dumbledore as a middle-aged man in the prequel films - "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018) and "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" (2022).

The Coins:

The Reverse face of the new range of coins is designed by Ffion Gwillim, a product designer at the Royal Mint who has depicted Albus Dumbledore and is based on original designs of the Harry Potter collection and illustrations of Jim Kay, the artist who created the first fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. 

Above the primary design is the text "ALBUS DUMBLEDORE" and to the right is a latent image application which includes the numeral "25" and a "lightning bolt". 

The coins have colour applied to the design via utilisation of an advanced picosecond laser used by the Royal Mint during production.

The Obverse face of the Coins bears a left facing effigy of King Charles III, created by British sculptor Martin Jennings. 

 Each coin also includes the year of release "2023" and the denomination from "50 PENCE to 200 POUNDS" as part of the inscription surrounding the King’s image. 

Also featured on the £2 one-ounce silver Proof option is an incused edge inscription which reads "NITWIT! BLUBBER! ODDMENT! TWEAK!"

The specifications of the 50 Pence Coin Variants are:

i) Cupro-nickel Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 50 Pence; Metal Composition: Cupro-nickel (CuNi); Weight: 8.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.30 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: Unlimited pieces.

ii) Cupro-nickel Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 50 Pence; Metal Composition: Cupro-nickel (CuNi); Weight: 8.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.30 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) with Applied Colour (AC); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: Unlimited pieces.

iii) Silver Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 50 Pence; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 8.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.30 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) with Applied Colour (AC); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 15,000 pieces. 

iv) Gold Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 50 Pence; Metal Composition: .9167 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 15.50 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.30 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 300 pieces. 

Other Denominations:

i) 2 Pound Silver Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 2 Pounds; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.00 Oz or 31.1 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.60 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 5,000 pieces.

 ii) 5 Pound Silver Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 5 Pounds; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 2.00 Oz or 62.2 grams; Diameter/Size: 40.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 500 pieces.

iii) 10 Pound Silver Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 10 Pounds; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 156.30 grams; Diameter/Size: 65.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 300 pieces.

iii) 25 Pound Gold Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 25 Pounds; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 7.80 grams; Diameter/Size: 22.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 500 pieces.

iv) 200 Pound Gold Coin Variant

Country: United Kingdom (UK); Year of Coin issue: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Harry Potter Collection"; Coin Theme: "Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"; Coin Denomination: 200 Pounds; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 62.4 grams; Diameter/Size: 40.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 50 pieces.

- Both versions of the Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel coins are housed in a blister-pak type folder with informative text and illustrations

- The Sterling Silver Proof Coins are presented in a Perspex/Lucite transparent cube case.

- The Gold Proof Coins are presented in a polished hardwood case. All are accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA).  

- Each of the gold and silver range of the Harry Potter collector coins is encapsulated and presented in a selection of hardwood high-gloss cases (gold), leatherette, or black matte cases (silver) accompanied by numbered certificates of authenticity





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