Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Harry Potter - The Winged Keys, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Harry Potter - The Winged Keys, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinGold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Harry Potter - The Winged Keys

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one-fortieth ounce (1/40 oz) gold coins are denominated as Fifty Pence (50p) and have been issued since 2014.

These tiny coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with other denominations with the same reverse designs.

This commemorative coin is part of a Royal Mint range celebrating the Harry Potter series of books, and features the Winged Keys from the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

In the story, the Winged Keys, also known as Flying Keys, were keys that were enchanted with a Flying Charm by Professor Filius Flitwick to guard the Sorcerer's Stone.

The design of the coin is based on an illustration from the original book and not on the subsequent films, which has been remastered by Bella Biggs.

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 2,034
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Obverse
United Kingdom / Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Harry Potter - The Winged Keys - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Harry Potter - The Winged Keys - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts Harry Potter in a large vaulted chamber, flying on his broomstick chasing flying winged keys.

Around below, the inscription THE WINGED KEYS.

The date of issue and the face value are on the obverse.

Reverse Inscription THE WINGED KEYS
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in themed blister card.
Limited Edition (in card): 2,024. Maximum Coin Mintage: 2,034.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK24HP40G.
Release date: 21 March 2024.
Release price: £99.50.

See also

Coins in the Harry Potter series by the Royal Mint include:
- 2 oz Gold Proof, Harry Potter, 2022
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Harry Potter, 2022
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Harry Potter, 2022
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Harry Potter, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Harry Potter, 2022
- 50 Pence (with silver and gold versions), Harry Potter, 2022
- 2 oz Gold Proof, Hogwarts Express, 2022
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Hogwarts Express, 2022
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Hogwarts Express, 2022
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Hogwarts Express, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Hogwarts Express, 2022
- 50 Pence (with silver and gold versions), Hogwarts Express, 2022
- 2 oz Gold Proof, Albus Dumbledore, 2023
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Albus Dumbledore, 2023
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Albus Dumbledore, 2023
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Albus Dumbledore, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Albus Dumbledore, 2023
- 50 Pence (with silver and gold versions), Albus Dumbledore, 2023
- 2 oz Gold Proof, Hogwarts, 2023
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Hogwarts, 2023
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Hogwarts, 2023
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Hogwarts, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Hogwarts, 2023
- 50 Pence (with silver and gold versions), Hogwarts, 2023
- 1/40 oz Gold Proof, The Winged Keys, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, The Winged Keys, 2024
- 50 Pence (with silver and gold versions), The Winged Keys, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, The Black Lake, 2024
- 50 Pence (with silver and gold versions), The Black Lake, 2024

All (24) coins of type: Gold Fortieth-Ounce (1/40 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2014 Britannia 5,746 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 50 ' PENCE '
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2015 Britannia 3,213 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2016 Britannia 1,621 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2017 Britannia 1,070 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2018 Britannia 167 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2019 Britannia 165 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2020 Britannia 1,248 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2021 Britannia 150 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2022 Britannia 149 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2023 Britannia 175 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2023 King Charles III Coronation 3,033 King Charles III - First Crowned Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday 2,033 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Year of the Dragon 2,898 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Britannia (2,284) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Britannia and Liberty (1,786) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 D-Day Anniversary 2,034 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Harry Potter - The Winged Keys 2,034 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Music Legends - George Michael (2,034) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Music Legends - Paul McCartney (1,010) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 RNLI (2,034) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Buckingham Palace (2,034) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 National Gallery (2,034) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 The Gruffalo’s Child (2,034) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2025 Year of the Snake (2,898) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2025 ·
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Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Harry Potter - The Winged Keys: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeGold Fortieth-Ounce (1/40 oz)
Issued2024
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - First Portrait
Face Value50 (x Penny)
Total Mintage2,034
Mintage Limit2,034
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
DesignerBella Biggs
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size8.0000 mm
Mass0.8000 g
OCC IDRNAZ-OGWC-XYYQ-OXJL
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