{"id":56184,"date":"2024-03-18T11:59:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T11:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sheffieldwire.co.uk\/?p=56184"},"modified":"2024-03-18T11:59:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T11:59:33","slug":"star-wars-millennium-falcon-coins-coming-to-a-purse-near-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sheffieldwire.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/03\/18\/star-wars-millennium-falcon-coins-coming-to-a-purse-near-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Wars Millennium Falcon coins coming to a purse near you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Millennium Falcon has landed on a 50p<\/em> coin, as the Royal Mint has unveiled its latest collectable Star Wars coins and bullion bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the success of an initial Star Wars coin series, the second series is dedicated to the franchise\u2019s vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collectors and fans will enjoy a feature on the coin depicting a silhouette of the Millennium Falcon and the Rebel Alliance Starbird symbol, the Mint said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: \u201cWe are delighted to celebrate the Star Wars franchise\u2019s numismatic return with a series of coins dedicated to its iconic vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to enthuse new and existing coin collectors across the world and capture the imaginations of Star Wars\u2019 thriving fan base.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans will also soon be able to purchase Royal Mint bullion bars inspired by the Star Wars galaxy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Royal Mint releases new Star Wars coins and bullion bars https:\/\/t.co\/8E3nO6LR9K<\/a><\/p>— Bournemouth Echo (@Bournemouthecho) March 18, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>