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Fasten your seatbelts, the Harry Potter Flying Car 50p is taking off!
Change Checkers, prepare to embark on a magical journey with the latest 50p from the world of witchcraft and wizardry – the 2025 UK Harry Potter: The Flying Car 50p.
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A spellbinding design
This enchanting coin captures the adventure of the memorable scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, where Harry and Ron soar above the British countryside in a bewitched Ford Anglia, racing towards Hogwarts.
The reverse design, by Bella Biggs, brings to life the moment when Harry and Ron take flight in the magical car after missing the Hogwarts Express. The illustration is sure to summon the feeling of excitement you felt when first reading or watching the second instalment in the Harry Potter series, and true Harry Potter fans won’t want to miss seeing this coin in the flesh!
Which scene from the Harry Potter stories would you like to see featured on a UK coin? Let us know in the comments!
Continuing the magical journey
The 2025 Harry Potter: The Flying Car 50p isn’t the first time the beloved wizard has featured on a UK coin…
The release follows the 2024 Harry Potter: The Black Lake 50p, illustrating the tense underwater task during the Triwizard Tournament from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Also issued in 2024 was the Harry Potter: The Winged Keys 50p, which depicted Harry’s skilful broomstick flying skills whilst chasing the enchanted flying key in Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone.
Not to be forgotten of course is the 4-coin 50p series featuring recognisable characters or locations from the stories, issued in 2022 and 2023 to celebrate 25 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The very first coin featured Harry Potter himself, followed by the Hogwarts Express train, Professor Dumbledore and Hogwarts School.
These coins were extremely popular with collectors, so much so that they’re now all no longer available from The Royal Mint!
Don’t let this coin fly past you!
Given the popularity of previous Harry Potter themed coins, you should act quickly to secure this latest magical 50p for your collection.
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Harry Potter The Winged Keys 50p – Catch it while you can!
Attention collectors – the enchanting 2024 UK Harry Potter: The Winged Keys 50p is flying your way! But it’s more than just a coin, it’s a portal to the wondrous world of Harry Potter…
Based on one of the most memorable moments from Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, the Winged Keys 50p features Harry soaring around an underground chamber on his broomstick, chasing after fluttering winged keys. Harry was, of course, joined by best friends Hermione and Ron in this thrilling scene, and the design on this coin perfectly captures the trio’s camaraderie and adventure as they attempt to get one step closer to the Philosopher’s Stone.
But what makes this coin truly special isn’t just the stunning design and feeling of nostalgia it sparks, but the story it tells – a tale of friendship, bravery, and the sheer joy of discovery.
Magical Detail
You might need to get your magnifying glass out for this one, as there are so many incredible details to see! The first thing that draws your eye is Harry Potter himself in the centre, riding his broomstick and reaching out for the old key with the broken wing. But there is so much more to see…
If you look closely, you can make out the details on the walls of the tall chamber the scene takes place in, as well as a mischievous looking stone gargoyle sat atop of the very door that Harry and his friends are trying to open. Either side of the gargoyle are carved snakes winding their way up pillars and torches lighting the way.
And I haven’t even touched on the plethora of flying keys there are to spot, you really do have to see the coin for yourself to find them all!
Will you be adding The Winged Keys 50p to your collection to see the detail for yourself? Let us know in the comments!
Previous Harry Potter Coins
Seasoned collectors will know that this isn’t the first time Harry Potter has featured on UK coins. Back in 2022 and 2023, we saw 4 UK 50p coins issued celebrating 25 years since the publication of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone.
The designs featured iconic images taken directly from Jim Kay’s illustrated edition of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, including Harry Potter himself, the Hogwarts Express train, Professor Dumbledore and of course, where all the magic takes place – Hogwarts School!
All of the coins in the series include the inscription ’25 Years of Magic’ to celebrate the anniversary, and special lenticular features which switches between the number 25 and Harry’s trademark lightning bolt when tilted – a feature never seen before on UK 50p coins!
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Hogwarts School Coin Completes UK’s FIRST Dual-Portrait 50p Series!
Brewing excitement amongst collectors and Harry Potter fans alike, in 2022, The Royal Mint announced the UK’s FIRST EVER Harry Potter 50p series!
The series included four magical designs and two different monarch’s portraits!
The fourth and final coin in the series, celebrating 25 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, features the place where all the magic takes place – Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
Hogwarts School 50p
Unlike the first two 50p coins in the series, this coin has been struck bearing King Charles III’s effigy on the obverse! And, it’s this collectable dual portrait aspect of the series that has got 50p collectors talking…
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Harry Potter 50p
To the delight of both Harry Potter fans and 50p collectors, the first Harry Potter UK 50p was issued in 2022!
Hogwarts Express
2022 also saw the second coin in the popular series: the Hogwarts Express 50p! The design depicts Jim Kay’s wonderful illustration of the famous train, seen above!
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Professor Dumbledore
Professor Dumbledore featured on the third Harry Potter 50p, and so did King Charles III! The obverse shows the new monarch and the 2023 date for the first time in the series, adding another element of collectability to this exciting series.
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