Harry Potter: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 5 oz Silver 2023 Proof
Harry Potter: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 5 oz. Silver 2023 Proof is a unique piece of currency that refers to the first edition of the volume "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," which had its world premiere on June 26, 1997 in the United Kingdom. In 2022, the book celebrated 25. anniversary and is the first part of a seven-volume series of novels, where the main character is Harry Potter, facing the evil encountered in the wizarding world. This is the fourth coin in the "Harry Potter 25th Anniversary" series.
The specimen is minted from Ag silver.999, weighing 5 troy ounces, 65 mm in diameter, in standard proof. The mintage of the cylinder is 300 pieces. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The product was placed in its original packaging. The coin is guaranteed by the UK government as to its legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's country.
Obverse shows the likeness of King Charles III of Great Britain and the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.
Reverse the coin depicts the Hogwarts School of Magic and Wizardry and the inscriptions "HOGWARTS" and "25 YEARS OF MAGIC." Ffion Gwillim is responsible for the reverse design.