The Royal United Kingdom Mint has released a commemorative coin depicting Harry Potter, which will also be the last collector coin with the profile of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The 50-cent collector’s coin was released to mark the 25th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first book about the boy wizard. It depicts the colorful Hogwarts Express, a special train that brings students to the school of wizardry.
There will be a total of four designs in the new Harry Potter coin collection: earlier this year, a coin depicting Potter himself was released, and in 2023 there will be coins with the Hogwarts School of Wizardry and its headmaster, Professor Dumbledore. The back of the coins released will feature the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, and the back of the coins awaiting release will feature the profile of Charles III.
“The Royal Mint’s collection of “Harry Potter” coins is a unique opportunity for collectors and fans of the series around the world,” said Rebecca Morgan, director of the Royal Mint’s Collectors Service. What makes these coins particularly valuable, she said, is that they will have images of different monarchs on the back. They “serve as a constant reminder of the fascinating transition of power from Britain’s longest reigning monarch in history.”
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal announced that he, together with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, arrived in London to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
“At the invitation of the British side, we arrived in London today to pay respects to Her Majesty King Elizabeth II and express condolences on behalf of the President, Government and people of Ukraine. The Queen enjoyed great public and favor in the United Kingdom. She was also admired far beyond the Kingdom, including Ukraine,” Shmygal wrote on his Telegram channel on Sunday evening.
The Prime Minister also noted that Elizabeth II “was the head of state, who was one of the first to lend a helping hand when Ukraine was faced with a barbaric Russian invasion. States that are still doing everything possible to bring our victory closer.”
In addition, Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the government of the United Kingdom.
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, will be held on Monday in London.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain on the platinum anniversary of her reign.
“Hearty congratulations on the platinum anniversary of the reign of Queen of Great Britain Her Majesty Elizabeth II. I am grateful to Britain for supporting Ukraine in the struggle for our freedom and independence. I wish Her Majesty well-being, and peace and prosperity to the people of Britain,” Zelensky tweeted on Sunday.
