An epic collection of seven officially licensed UK 50p coins, inspired by JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and the 25th anniversary of the award-winning film trilogy, created in partnership with Warner Bros.
The Royal Mint's The Lord of the Rings UK 50p coin collection, launched in 2026, is set to include seven coins, released to mark the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's film trilogy, with two coins for each film and an initial piece, featuring the One Ring.
The first coin in The Royal Mint's The Lord of the Rings collection, featuring The One Ring, was released in May 2026. The remaining six coins in the seven-coin collection will be issued to mark 25 years since the release of each of Peter Jackson's three films.
Coins with caustic features have microscopic surface engravings which reflect light into a hidden image or symbol on a nearby surface when illuminated at a specific angle. The first use of this effect on a UK coin was for the 2026 One Ring 50p, issued by The Royal Mint.
The scarcest coins in The Royal Mint's 25th anniversary The Lord of the Rings UK 50p collection are set to be the editions struck in solid 22-carat gold, which are always issued in strictly limited numbers. Silver proof and coloured BU coins are also limited edition collectables.
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most beloved franchises in the world, and Royal Mint licensed coin collections consistently attract strong collector demand. Limited mintages, precious metal editions and the innovative caustic feature are all likely to make these 50ps sought after.
