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Star Wars Tie Fighter 50p

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Star Wars Tie Fighter 50p - Reverse - 2024 UK 50p Coin
Market Value
£5.00

Coin Specifications

Denomination
50p
Year
2024
Metal
Cupro-nickel
Finish
BU
Weight
8.00 g
Diameter
27.30 mm
Product Code
UK24TFBU
Obverse
Martin Jennings
Reverse
Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Star Wars Tie Fighter 50p Images

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Star Wars Tie Fighter 50p Obverse - 2024 UK 50p Coin Head Side
Obverse (Heads)
Designed by Martin Jennings
The obverse (heads side) of the 2024 50p coin featuring the portrait designed by Martin Jennings .
Star Wars Tie Fighter 50p Packaging - 2024 UK 50p Coin Presentation Pack
Packaging
Official presentation packaging
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Coin Description

2nd Release in the series.

Coin Information: 2024 TIE Fighter 50p

The second release in The Royal Mint's "Iconic Vehicles" collection features the unmistakable roar of the Galactic Empire—the TIE Fighter. As the backbone of the Imperial fleet, this short-range assault craft is captured in stunning detail against a star-dusted background.

The Design

The reverse depicts a TIE Fighter with its signature hexagonal solar panels. Like the Falcon, this coin features a lenticular security feature. Tilt the coin to switch between:

  • The Galactic Empire crest.
  • A silhouette of the TIE Fighter itself.

Technical Specifications

Feature Details
Denomination50p
Year of Issue2024
Issue Price£15.00
FinishBrilliant Uncirculated (BU)

Collector's Note: This coin completes the 'Imperial' side of the first half of the series. It was never released into general circulation.

About This Coin

TIE Fighter – Star Wars Universe

The TIE Fighter is the standard starfighter of the Galactic Empire, instantly recognizable by its twin ion engine (TIE) propulsion system and hexagonal solar panels. These fast and agile ships were produced in massive numbers and became a symbol of Imperial dominance across the galaxy.

TIE/ln Space Superiority Starfighter | Wookieepedia | Fandom
“Fear is what keeps them in line.” – Grand Moff Tarkin

Key Characteristics

Design & Origin

Manufactured by Sienar Fleet Systems for the Galactic Empire, the TIE/ln fighter was designed for speed and numbers rather than pilot survivability. It lacks shields, a hyperdrive, or life-support systems, making it reliant on carrier deployment and highly expendable in battle.

Armament

Equipped with:

  • Dual laser cannons mounted on the chin of the spherical cockpit
  • Optional variants feature missile launchers or enhanced targeting systems

Technical Features

  • Twin Ion Engines: Provide high-speed maneuverability in space battles.
  • Solar Panels: Large, hexagonal panels power the ship through solar energy.
  • Lightweight Hull: Designed for agility, but offers minimal protection for the pilot.
  • No Hyperdrive or Shields: Makes the ship lighter and cheaper to mass-produce, but also more vulnerable.

Major Variants

  • TIE Advanced x1: Flown by Darth Vader, features shields and a hyperdrive.
  • TIE Interceptor: Improved speed and firepower with angled wing panels.
  • TIE Bomber: Designed for heavy ordinance delivery with dual hulls.
  • TIE Defender: Elite model with shields, hyperdrive, and multiple weapons.

Notable Pilots & Units

  • Darth Vader: Piloted the prototype TIE Advanced x1 during the Battle of Yavin.
  • Inferno Squad: An elite TIE unit featured in “Star Wars Battlefront II.”
  • Imperial Navy: Thousands of standard TIE pilots were trained to serve the Empire’s fleet dominance.