New Release: 2026 Royal Mint Annual Sets
New Release: 2026 Royal Mint Annual Sets
The current market value for the Harry Potter Hogwarts School 50p is estimated at £5.00. Values can vary based on condition and demand.
The Harry Potter Hogwarts School 50p coin, released in 2023, is a non-circulating commemorative celebrating 25 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This coin features the magnificent Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry based on Jim Kay's illustrations from the fully illustrated edition of the first book. This coin was never released into general circulation and is only available in collector editions.
Brilliant Uncirculated coins were originally available from £4.95 and typically sell for £4 to £6 in the secondary market. These coins feature a special lenticular feature that displays a lightning bolt and the number "25" when tilted - a unique feature not previously seen on UK 50p coins.
Coloured Brilliant Uncirculated coins feature colour printing that brings Jim Kay's artwork to life, showing Hogwarts in its full glory with rich detail. These typically sell between £15 and £25, depending on packaging and condition.
Silver Proof Colour versions were struck in sterling silver (Ag.925) with a limited mintage of 15,010 pieces and are now sold out at the Royal Mint. These premium collector editions typically command prices ranging from £55 to £80 or more, depending on condition and original packaging with certificate of authenticity.
The Hogwarts School 50p was the final coin in the 2023 "25 Years of Magic" series, which also included Harry Potter, Hogwarts Express (both with Queen Elizabeth II), and Professor Dumbledore (with King Charles III). This coin completed the first dual-portrait Harry Potter collection. The innovative lenticular feature makes it particularly distinctive among UK 50p coins. The silver proof colour version with its limited mintage of 15,010 and sold-out status at the Royal Mint offers strong collector potential. Standard BU versions remain close to their original retail price, making them accessible entry points for Harry Potter collectors. Those completing the four-coin 2023 set should prioritize acquiring this final piece.
2023 King Charles III 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry' 50p Coin. A non-circulating commemorative coin celebrating 25 years since the publication of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, featuring the iconic Hogwarts castle.
The reverse design, created by Jim Kay and Ffion Gwillim, depicts Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry based on artwork from the 2015 fully illustrated edition of the first book, with the inscription "HOGWARTS 25 YEARS OF MAGIC". The coin features an innovative lenticular design that displays a lightning bolt and the number "25" when tilted. The obverse features the first portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. This was the fourth and final coin in the 2023 Harry Potter series and was never released into general circulation.
| Edition | Finish | Metal | Weight | Diameter | Mintage | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Uncirculated | Brilliant Uncirculated | Cupro-nickel | 8.00g | 27.30mm | Unlimited | £11.00 |
| Colour BU | Brilliant Uncirculated (colour-printed) | Cupro-nickel | 8.00g | 27.30mm | Unlimited | £20.00 |
| Colour Silver Proof | Proof (colour-printed) | 925 silver | 8.00g | 27.30mm | 15,000 | £69.50 |
| Gold Proof | Proof | 916.7 gold (22 carat) | 15.50g | 27.30mm | 300 | £1,195.00 |
If you're building the "set story" rather than chasing the rarest metal, a popular approach is to pair this Hogwarts 50p with the earlier two QEII-obverse coins (Harry Potter, Hogwarts Express) and the Dumbledore 50p (KCIII obverse) to complete the four-coin narrative arc.
Edge detail: The Hogwarts motto "DRACO DORMIENS NUNQUAM TITILLANDUS" is listed as an edge inscription for the larger-format range. On the smallest pieces, note that the latent feature is not always present (the ¼oz is specifically excluded due to limited surface area).
Hogwarts School 50p Coin Sales
The Royal Mint has published it's sales performance for the Hogwarts 2023 UK coin series which gives us insights to the UK Coin Collector's market's reception of this highly anticipated series.
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the aggregate sales figures, an in-depth analysis by product category—Brilliant Uncirculated, Silver Proof, and Gold Proof and a final summary of key strategic insights drawn from the performance data.
This section presents the complete sales ledger for the Hogwarts 2023 series, providing a foundational view of performance across all SKUs. The following products are listed in descending order of units sold to provide an immediate view of the collection's top performers.
| Product Description | Units Sold |
|---|---|
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 50P Brilliant Uncirculated Coin - Trade Packaging | 43,550 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 50P Brilliant Uncirculated Coin | 30,837 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 50P Colour Brilliant Uncirculated Coin | 20,942 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 50P Colour Silver Proof Coin | 7,805 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 1 oz Silver Proof Coin | 2,745 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 2 oz Silver Proof Coin | 492 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coin | 338 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 50P Gold Proof Coin | 271 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 5Op Silver Proof Coin | 174 |
| Hogwarts 2023 UK 2 oz Gold Proof Coin | 30 |
