Collecting 50p12/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Hexurity, the technique used to make this latent feature, was used for the first time on a 50p coin for this collection. But the lightening bolt is visible, alternately with the number 25, when you move it. That is odd one would have expected the scar to be shown in his portrait. ![]() ![]() But his fringe covers his distinctive scar. His hair is untidy and his iconic glasses are prominently featured. The coin features a portrait by Jim Kay (illustrator of the first illustrated edition) of a young Harry, undoubtedly meant to be age 11 as he is in the book, looking over his shoulder at the camera. The first two coins will feature Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse the latter two will have His Majesty the King. (There is also one for the recently deceased Queen Elizabeth II.) There will ultimately be four coins in the collection: Harry Potter, Hogwarts Express, Albus Dumbledore, and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In honour of the 25th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the Royal Mint is issuing a commemorative Harry Potter coin. ![]()
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