Star Wars Themed 50p Coin Goes On Sale Today

• The Royal Mint releases a 50p coin featuring the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars.
• The coin is part of a series celebrating iconic Star Wars spacecraft.
• Prices start at £11, with a gold proof coin available for £2,770.

In a galaxy not so far away, the Royal Mint has unveiled a new 50p coin adorned with the iconic Millennium Falcon, thrilling Star Wars enthusiasts and coin collectors alike. This launch follows the success of a previous collection that celebrated beloved characters from the legendary sci-fi saga.

The collection's spotlight shines on the franchise's famous spacecraft, promising future releases with coins depicting the TIE Fighter, X-Wing, and Death Star II. The Millennium Falcon coin, in addition to showcasing the legendary spaceship, proudly bears the Rebel Alliance Starbird symbol, making it a must-have for aficionados of the Rebel cause.

Pricing for this cosmic collectible begins at £11 for the basic Falcon 50p coin, soaring to £2,770 for those wishing to own the gold proof variant. Additionally, the Royal Mint offers fans the opportunity to delve deeper into the Star Wars universe with gold and silver bullion bars inspired by the series, featuring characters such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo.

Rebecca Morgan of the Royal Mint expressed excitement over the collection, stating, “We are delighted to celebrate the Star Wars franchise’s numismatic return with a series of coins dedicated to its iconic vehicles. We aim to capture the imaginations of Star Wars’ thriving fan base and excite coin collectors worldwide.”

Andrew Dickey, Director of Precious Metals at the Royal Mint, highlighted the significance of the launch, saying, “The Royal Mint’s launch of the Star Wars bullion bars is particularly exciting as iconic characters of the Skywalker Saga have inspired designs that feature on bullion bars for the very first time.”

Available for purchase from 9 am on Monday, March 18, via the Royal Mint’s website, enthusiasts can secure the Millennium Falcon coin alongside the opportunity to collect all four spacecraft coins, ensuring a journey across the Star Wars galaxy that is as rich in adventure as it is in value.

Adam Sonin at The Sun shared this exciting news, marking a stellar addition to both the worlds of numismatics and Star Wars fandom.

Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, commented, "The release of the Millennium Falcon 50p coin is a thrilling intersection of numismatics and pop culture, offering Star Wars fans and collectors a unique piece of the saga to own and cherish."