Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine Coins

The Royal Mint released in September 2023 a series of commemorative coins featuring the feared lord of darkness, Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, two iconic villains from the Star Wars franchise. The release coincided with the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The coins are available individually, or as part of the Star Wars coin set of 4 designs from The Royal Mint. The first coin release featured R2-D2 and C-3PO.

The coins are available in various denominations and precious metals, including:

• 50p Brilliant Uncirculated: This was the first time Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine appeared on an official UK coin. It’s part of a four-coin collection celebrating iconic duos from Star Wars.
• 1oz Silver Proof: Limited to 3,000 coins, this proof coin features a lenticular image of the Death Star and the Galactic Empire insignia.
• 1/4oz Gold Proof: Only 500 of these coins were minted, making them highly collectible. They’re struck in 24 carat gold and finished to Proof standard.
• 1oz Gold Proof: The ultimate collector’s item, with only 250 coins available. Struck in 24 carat gold and featuring a lenticular image, it’s a stunning tribute to these classic Star Wars characters

All coins were produced in collaboration with Lucasfilm and Disney.

What Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine Coins are available?

Here is a list of all the coins released with images, mintages and prices at the time of release by The Royal Mint.

Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin

Limited Edition 20,000 Issue Price: £21.00 Buy It Now View on eBay

50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Unlimited Issue Price: £12.00 Buy It Now View on eBay

1oz Silver Proof Coin

Limited Edition 3,000 Issue Price: £103.50 Buy It Now View on eBay

50p Silver Proof Colour Coin

Limited Edition 12,500 Issue Price: £71.00 Buy It Now View on eBay

5oz Silver Proof Coin

Limited Edition 350 Issue Price: £487.50 Buy It Now View on eBay

2oz Silver Proof Coin

Limited Edition 750 Issue Price: £195.00 Buy It Now View on eBay

1/4oz Gold Proof Coin

Limited Edition 500 Issue Price: £750.00 Buy It Now View on eBay

50p Gold Proof Coin

Limited Edition 200 Issue Price: £1,220.00 Buy It Now View on eBay

1oz Gold Proof Coin

Limited Edition 250 Issue Price: £2,770.00 Buy It Now View on eBay

Celebrating the Power of the Dark Side

Following the success of the first coin in The Royal Mint’s Star Wars™ – inspired Character Duos collection, a coin dedicated to the popular mechanical double act of R2-D2™ and C-3PO™, it was only fitting that the Royal Mint maintain that level of star power with an equally iconic pairing for coin two.

Their follow-up design is dedicated to the most evil twosome in the entire Star Wars galaxy – Darth Vader™ and Emperor Palpatine™.

Discover more about the design of the second official UK coin inspired by Star Wars.