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The Harry Potter and Hogwarts Express coins will feature a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The coins featuring Professor Dumbledore and Hogwarts School will feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty The King.
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CELEBRATE A STORY IN COLOUR
Designed by Jim Kay and Ffion Gwillim, the portrait of Harry Potter on this UK coin is also available on colour-printed editions in the range.
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A Special Feature
Selected editions of the coin include a special design feature that shows a lightning bolt and the number ‘25’ (for 25 years) when the coin is moved.
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A SPELLBINDING COIN COLLECTION
This is the first time the magical world of the Harry Potter stories has been celebrated on UK coins struck by The Royal Mint.