Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters with the 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p

The journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters has begun, with the brand new 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p.

The 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p.
Showing obverse to the left (with QEII's portrait and 2022 date) and reverse to the right (showing the Hogwarts Express from Jim Kay's 2015 illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book.
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Continue reading to discover why it’s not just Harry Potter fans that are rushing to get their hands on this coin…

First introduced 25 years ago, in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the Hogwarts Express is estimated to have transported students to the famous wizarding school, no less than SIX times a year.

And so iconic is this train, that Jim Kay dedicated the entire cover and two full pages of his fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to it.

2015 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book cover and two-page illustrations by Jim Kay. Showing the Hogwarts Express on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.
This image has been used on the design of the 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p.
2015 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone book cover and two-page illustrations by Jim Kay. Showing the Hogwarts Express on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.

It’s also been celebrated in the UK Harry Potter 50p series – the first-ever UK coins to celebrate the famous wizard.

Excitingly, this brand-new coin is a mirror image of Jim Kay’s 2015 illustrated book.

The 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p.
Held in white gloved hand, showing the Hogwarts Express from Jim Kay's 2015 illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book.
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Last individual QEII UK commemorative 50p 

This 50p has been confirmed to be the last individual UK commemorative 50p to feature Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait on the obverse. This is sure to make this individual coin highly sought-after.

But the whole Harry Potter 50p series has a very interesting story…

It’s unlike any other.

The series includes both Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III’s portraits on them.

The Harry Potter and Hogwarts Express 50p coins feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

The obverse design of the Hogwarts 2022 UK Express 50p. Featuring the last portrait of QEII by Jody Clark.
The obverse design of the 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p. Featuring the last portrait of QEII by Jody Clark.

However, the coins issued next year (Albus Dumbledore and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 50ps) will feature King Charles III’s portrait on the obverse.

This is sure to make the series even more popular with collectors, as they race to collect the last UK commemorative QEII coins, alongside some of the very first KCIII coins.

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Special lenticular feature on 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p

Unique to the Harry Potter 50p series, a lightning bolt lenticular feature appears on the reverse design of the 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p coin.

When tilted, the lightning bolt transforms into the number 25, in celebration of the first book’s anniversary.

This has been catching the attention of collectors since it first appeared on the 2022 UK Harry Potter 50p.

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The best way to view this lenticular feature is with the Change Checker Phone Magnifier!

It works by clipping onto a mobile device, and magnifying the camera, allowing you to see the incredible small detail of the Hogwarts Express 50p!

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It’s believed the lenticular feature will also appear on the 2023 Harry Potter 50p coins.


Combining the intricate reverse design, with QEII’s portrait and a special lenticular feature, this coin is set to be in high demand…

Will you be adding this brand-new coin to your collection? Let us know in the comments!


Fill the gaps in your Harry Potter 50p collection!

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You can even pre-order the final two Harry Potter coins, ahead of their release next year.

Spellbinding special feature on UKs FIRST Harry Potter 50ps drives demand

A brand-new collection of UK Harry Potter 50p coins has just been issued! Each features a spellbinding lenticular feature, which is sure to drive demand.

Celebrating 25 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the designs of these 50p coins are inspired by Jim Kay’s 2015 immersive illustrations.

The first coin in the series has JUST been issued, featuring the world’s best-loved wizard…

UK’s FIRST Harry Potter 50p

2022 UK Harry Potter 50p, featuring unique lenticular feature. Get yours here >>

This is the UK’s first 50p to celebrate Harry Potter and excitingly, it also features another never-before-seen special feature…

For the first time ever, The Royal Mint has created a lenticular feature on a UK 50p. When you tilt the coin, the iconic lightning bolt replaces the number 25.

Lightning bolt / 25 Lenticular feature on UK Harry Potter 50p. Shown in titled GIF.
Lightning bolt / 25 Lenticular feature on UK Harry Potter 50p.

This 50p is full of exciting firsts and is likely to be one of most popular releases of all time!

You can order the 2022 Harry Potter 50p coin in Brilliant Uncirculated quality for JUST £4.99 (+p&p) by clicking here >>

And if you’re lucky, you could even be one of the 1,000 collectors to receive a FREE GIFT included in Change Checker launch day orders…

You can also pre-order the remaining coins in the series. That means you can take advantage of our online-only Multi Buy p&p saving. Click here to find out more >>

Continue the collection…

Continuing the series, we will see the below 50p coins issued, each featuring the signature lenticular feature:

  • A depiction of the Hogwarts Express and the figure of Harry Potter with the inscription, ‘Hogwarts Express 25 Years of Magic’
  • A depiction of Albus Dumbledore and the inscription, ‘Albus Dumbledore 25 Years of Magic’
  • A depiction of Hogwarts School and the inscription, ‘Hogwarts 25 Years of Magic’
2022 UK Harry Potter 50p coin illustrations. Featuring Dumbledore, Hogwarts Castle, and the Hogwarts Express.
The 2022 Harry Potter 50p illustrations. Featuring Albus Dumbledore, Hogwarts Castle, and the Hogwarts Express.

The best news is that you can get ahead of the crowd right now and pre-order the remaining coins alongside the brand new Harry Potter 50p.

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Wands at the ready, the UK’s FIRST Harry Potter 50p is coming soon!

The witching hour is nearly upon us and something big is brewing… the UK’s FIRST Harry Potter 50p is set to be issued on Thursday 20th October, at 9am.

And, The Royal Mint have revealed the design of this brand-new coin!

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UK Harry Potter 50p coin reverse.
Showing Harry Potter's side profile, lenticular feature that shows '25' and a lightning bolt. 
Inscription reads: 'Harry Potter' and '25 Years of Magic'
Set against a misty dark purple background with gold stars around.
Reverse design of the 2022 UK Harry Potter 50p
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The best news is that this will kick-start a magical collection of 50p coins, all celebrating 25 years since the publication of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Whilst exact designs of the other coins are still locked in the Chamber of Secrets‘, the latest proclamation has revealed that we can expect the following to feature in the collection:

  • A depiction of the Hogwarts Express and the figure of Harry Potter with the inscription, ‘Hogwarts Express 25 Years of Magic’
  • A depiction of Albus Dumbledore and the inscription, ‘Albus Dumbledore 25 Years of Magic’
  • A depiction of Hogwarts School and the inscription, ‘Hogwarts 25 Years of Magic’

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books in 1997, and has since gone on to be one of the world’s most popular books of all time.

Let us know in the comments what you think of the Harry Potter 50p design!