Wicked 50p Gold Proof 2026

Wicked 50p Gold Coin 2026 Proof

The Wicked 50p Gold Coin 2026 Proof is an exceptional issue from The Royal Mint commemorating the 20th anniversary of the London premiere of the musical Wicked. The production debuted on 27 September 2006 in the West End and became the longest-running show in the history of the Apollo Victoria Theatre. The music of Stephen Schwartz and the story based on the novel by Gregory Maguire have made Wicked one of the most recognizable contemporary musicals.

Limited Edition Wicked 2026 Gold Coin

The 50 pence coin was struck in 916.7 fine gold to the highest Proof standard. It weighs 15.50 g and has a diameter of 27.30 mm. Its exceptional collector value is further enhanced by an extremely low mintage of only 75 pieces. The Wicked 50p Gold Coin 2026 combines The Royal Mint’s minting craftsmanship with one of the greatest phenomena of British musical theatre.

Obverse and Reverse of the Coin

The obverse features the official portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, surrounded by inscriptions characteristic of British circulation and commemorative coins.

The reverse, designed by Ffion Rees, is dedicated to the musical Wicked and refers to the distinctive visual style and fictional world of this famous stage production.