A history of sought-after Harry Potter collectables

The UK’s FIRST Harry Potter 50p is now available, and it features a special lenticular element. In this blog, I’ll tell you why Harry Potter collectables are some of the most sought-after out there…

The stories of Harry Potter are among some of the most-popular in the world.

In fact, more than 500 million copies of the Harry Potter books have sold worldwide!

Around the world, Harry Potter themed collectables and memorabilia are extremely popular with collectors and fans alike.

Particularly, first editions of Harry Potter collectables, or those with unique features are particularly in-demand.

Considering the brand new Harry Potter 50p is both a UK FIRST and it includes a special lenticular feature, it will surely follow in some HUGE footsteps. But, how much have previous Harry Potter collectables sold for on the secondary market?

Sought-after Harry Potter collectables

Let’s take a look at some Harry Potter memorabilia that has fetched HUGE sums on secondary market sites….

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a fictional book mentioned in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and it was brought to life when JK Rowling hand-wrote and self-illustrated 7 copies of the book.

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Handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Credit: Good Housekeeping

All 7 copies were bound in Moroccan leather and decorated with silver ornaments and semi precious stones. These books are incredibly rare with only 7 in existence.

Subsequently, one sold at auction for £1.95 million, a world record for a modern manuscript!

This is a key example of how edition limits can drive up demand for collectable items.

Considering the strict worldwide edition limits of the precious metal Harry Potter 50p coins, we don’t expect these to be available for long…

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Chocolate Frog Trading Cards

The Gold Albus Dumbledore Trading cards, available in the Harry Potter Chocolate Frogs, were previously been listed on eBay for over $900!

These cards are especially in demand as they are only available from Universal Studios in Japan and feature a special lenticular design.

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Universal Studios Japan Albus Dumbledore Chocolate Frog Trading Card
Credit: eBay

Like the Albus Dumbledore Trading Card, the UK’s FIRST Harry Potter 50p excitingly also features a unique lenticular feature.

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The 2022 UK Harry Potter Lenticular Feature on the 50p design.

Evidently, Harry Potter themed collectables with strict edition limits and unique features can be worth a small fortune.

And, with recent UK 50p launches selling out at The Royal Mint in limited edition presentations, including the recently issued BBC 50p, this brand new coin is sure to be a hit with collectors.

So, don’t hesitate in adding the UK’s first Harry Potter 50p to your collection.

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Check out these NEW Spooky Dracula 50ps – with one Sell-Out already!

Published in 1897, Dracula has become one of the most famous pieces of English literature in history, having been adapted for film over 30 times alongside plays, television, video games and animation. It has been translated into 44 languages and sold millions of copies around the world.

And now, Bram Stoker’s famous novel has been brought to life on FIVE Brand New Coins to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of its publication!

Authorised by Gibraltar, the five 50p coins feature a werewolf, a vampire bat, a coffin, Dracula’s castle and of course, Dracula himself. Each 50p design is further detailed with a quote inspired by the novel.

So, let’s take a closer look at some of our favourite specifications of the BRAND NEW 50ps!

But you must hurry – we’ve already had a sell-out…


The Dracula BU Colour 50p Set

OVER 90% SOLD

Strictly limited to JUST 995 worldwide, this set features the FIVE new Dracula 50p coins all in Brilliant Uncirculated quality – and with the addition of vivid COLOUR!

What’s more, your 50ps arrive housed in a unique COFFIN box, meaning they’ll be safely stored inside for years to come.

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The Dracula Silver 50p Set

There’s a good reason why this Dracula Silver 50p Set has a tiny edition limit of JUST 200 available worldwide…

An extremely unique variation of the classic 50p, each of the five 50ps included are struck from .925 Silver to a DARK PROOF finish, perfectly fitting for Dracula.

Arriving protectively housed in a deluxe presentation box, this spooky Dark Proof finish is sure to set it apart in your collection.

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The Dracula Ultimate BU Cover

The Dracula Ultimate BU Cover features all five Dracula 50p coins, paired alongside a specially commissioned Dracula philatelic label.

But that’s not all. Officially postmarked by Royal Mail on Halloween – 31st October 2022 – JUST 495 will ever exist worldwide. No more of these one-day-only postmarked covers can ever be produced.

Struck to a superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality, the combination of all five coins, the stamps, the stunning artwork and the small edition limit makes this a truly ultimate presentation.

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The Dracula ‘First Strike’ Silver 50p Set

SOLD OUT

JUST 50 collectors managed to get their hands on the ‘First Strike’ Silver Proof 50p Set.

Exclusively presented in a luxury wooden Presentation Box, each of the five Dracula 50ps arrive preserved in capsules – but it’s also now completely SOLD OUT.

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Did you miss out? Not to worry, there’s still time to own all five Silver ‘DARK PROOF’ 50ps here >>


With prices starting from JUST £6.99, you can discover all the brand new products in the Dracula 125th anniversary range here. Including the BU coin and BU coin set, there really is something for every collector on this significant anniversary.

Click here to browse the full range of Dracula 125th Anniversary releases starting from JUST £6.99 >>

Own the 1874 Churchill Birth Year Sovereign

Picture the scene: it’s October 1st, 1939; exactly one month since Hitler invaded Poland. Britain and France have just declared War against Germany. You gather your family in front of the television as Churchill prepares to deliver his first wartime broadcast…

In 1939 Britain, 83 years ago, this was the reality for more than half of the adult population. The onset of War provoked extreme economic, social and cultural demises which were navigated by the legendary British wartime Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill.

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Winston Churchill’s BBC Broadcast. Credit: BBC Archives

Sir Winston Churchill

Born on 30th November, 1874, Churchill became one of the greatest Britons our country has ever seen. After being elevated to Prime Minister in 1939 following Chamberlain’s resignation, he was given the unmatched task of leading the country through the most challenging battle it had ever seen: World War Two.

Despite openly disliking the recently created BBC for its infrequent broadcasts and previous decisions to defy the government, Churchill sat before a BBC camera and microphone on October 1st 1939 for the first time to prepare the nation for a long conflict with Germany.

And not only are we marking this anniversary with a special product, but we are also preparing for Churchill artefacts to skyrocket as the year 2024 signposts 150 years since he was born

The 1874 Victoria Young Head Sovereign

Sovereigns, the flagship of every coin collection, are the perfect way to mark an exceptional figure, anniversary, or cultural moment. So, what better way to beat the crowds and prepare for the 150th anniversary of his birth than with the 1874 Victoria Young Head Sovereign…? The pinnacle coin from the year Churchill was born!

The Sovereign not only originates from the birth year of Winston Churchill, but also from a time when these coins were used in circulation. This means your 1874 Victoria Young Head Sovereign could have been passed through the hands of many wartime heroes, including Churchill himself…

The Sovereign that Survived Two World Wars

You can preserve Churchill’s inspiring legacy with the Sovereign that has transcended from the year of his birth through two world wars! Marked by an exclusive certificate of authenticity to preserve the event and his incredible legacy, this is arguably the most limited way to own the already scarce 1874 Sovereign.

In fact, there is one more thing to remember that makes them even more scarce…

In 1914, the government attempted to reclaim all Sovereigns and use the precious metals of Gold coins to pay off its international debt. This means that your coin will be one of the few remaining to exist nearly 150 years after it was produced.

Extremely Limited… Only 25 Available!

However, we have only been able to source 25 of the 1874 Victoria Young Head Sovereigns! And considering how difficult these Sovereigns are already to source, demand is expected to skyrocket as we fast approach the 150th anniversary of Churchill’s birth.

So, with just 25 of these incredibly rare, historically rich Sovereigns available, you must act now if you want to mark a momentous piece of British history with your collection.

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