Harry Potter: Hogwarts Express coloured 50p Silver 2022 Proof

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Express Coloured 50p Silver 2022 Proof is a unique coin that refers to the first edition of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone volume, which had its world premiere on 26 June 1997 in the UK. The book celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022 and is the first part of a seven-volume series of novels where the main character is Harry Potter, facing evil in the wizarding world. This is the second coin in the "Harry Potter 25th Anniversary" series.The coin is minted in Ag.925 silver, weighing 8 grams, 27.30 mm in diameter, in proof standard. The mintage of the coin is 15,010 pieces. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the UK government as to its legality, purity of bullion and origin of metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's country.

The obverse shows the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II and the denomination and year, as designed by Jody Clark.

Rewers of the coin depict a coloured train and the inscriptions "HOGWARTS EXPRESS" and "25 YEARS OF MAGIC". Ffion Gwillim is responsible for the design of the reverse.