11/29/2023 0 Comments Disney 50p coin collection![]() ![]() This means that the Royal Mint’s craftspeople have been able to reproduce R2-D2 and C-3PO in vivid colour for the first time on coins. ![]() The first 50p coin features the iconic characters R2-D2 and C-3PO, and the collection will also feature Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca.Ĭoin designer Ffion Gwillim has brought the characters to life by working in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company and combining traditional minting techniques with cutting-edge technology. It is the first time the iconic characters of the original Star Wars trilogy will feature on official UK coins. The third film of the original trilogy, starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, was released in 1983. To celebrate the 40 year anniversary of the release of the third instalment of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode VI –_Return of the Jedi, four commemorative coins will be released by the Royal Mint.
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