New Release: 2026 Royal Mint Annual Sets
New Release: 2026 Royal Mint Annual Sets
The current market value for the Star Wars R2D2 and C3PO 50p is estimated at £5.00. Values can vary based on condition and demand.
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The droid duo that started it all! This release was the very first coin in the Royal Mint's 2023 Star Wars collection. Featuring the inseparable R2-D2 and C-3PO, this coin set the standard for the series, celebrating the characters who have appeared in every single Skywalker Saga film.
Dated 2023 coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ . Celebrating one of sci-fi cinema’s most iconic pairings The first of four coins dedicated to Iconic Duos from the Star Wars series
The reverse design captures the droids inside the Rebel blockade runner, Tantive IV. This coin introduced the lenticular security feature to the Star Wars series. When tilted in the light, the image transitions between:
This coin is particularly significant as it was the first Star Wars 50p to feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, marking the beginning of a new era for British commemorative coins.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 50p |
| Year of Issue | 2023 |
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Weight | 8.00g |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | Lucasfilm Ltd |
| Finish | Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) |
As the "Series Starter," the R2-D2 and C-3PO 50p is highly prized. It was not released for circulation, meaning it is only available in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) folders or Proof sets. It remains one of the fastest-selling releases in the Royal Mint's recent history.
R2-D2 and C-3PO are the most iconic droid duo in Star Wars history. Together, they provide a mix of utility, comic relief, and heart throughout the saga, appearing in nearly every episode of the Skywalker Saga. They play vital roles in both major galactic conflicts and personal journeys of key characters.
R2-D2 (Astromech Droid) & C-3PO (Protocol Droid) | R2-D2 Wookieepedia | C-3PO Wookieepedia
R2-D2 is a brave, resourceful astromech droid with a history of heroism. He lacks speech but communicates through beeps and whistles, often showing cleverness and defiance.
C-3PO is a humanoid protocol droid fluent in over six million forms of communication. Built by Anakin Skywalker, he is known for his politeness, worry-prone behavior, and devotion to etiquette and translation.
