2023 GREAT BRITAIN 50p SET OF STAR WARS VADER & EMPEROR NGC MS67 DPL FR not niue for Sale

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2023 GREAT BRITAIN 50p SET OF STAR WARS VADER & EMPEROR NGC MS67 DPL FR not niue For Sale

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2023 GREAT BRITAIN 50p SET OF STAR WARS VADER & EMPEROR NGC MS67 DPL FR not niue:
$149.70

2023 GREAT BRITAIN 50p - STAR WARS - DARTH VADER & EMPEROR PALPATINE COLORED AND NON COLORED - (SECOND IN A SERIES OF 4)

BOTH ARE GRADED NGC MS67 DPL FR (MINT STATE 67DEEP PROOF LIKEFIRST RELEASES) COIN - UNCIRCULATED COIN

GREAT FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT ( OR ANY OTHER HOLIDAY )

WHAT\'S INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING: THE GRADED COIN & THE ORIGINAL GOVERNMENT PACKAGING (OGP)

Star Wars Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine 2023 UK 50p Colorized and Brilliant Uncirculated Coins

The first time we have commemoratedStar Wars™ on an official UK coin
Dated 2023 coinciding with the 40th anniversary ofStar Wars: Return of the Jedi™
Celebrating one of sci-fi cinema’s most iconic pairings
The first of four coins dedicated to iconic duos from theStar Warsseries
A licensed product produced in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm

COIN SPECIFICATIONS:Denomination50pMaximum Coin Mintage20,010 color & NO LIMIT uncAlloyCupro-NickelWeight8.00 gDiameter27.30mmReverse DesignerLucasfilm Ltd.Obverse DesignerMartin JenningsQualityBrilliant UncirculatedYear2023

In the history of cinema, few movie franchises can boast the success, global acclaim and incredible longevity ofStar Wars™. A truly worldwide phenomenon, this timeless space opera saga has exploded in popularity over the last 45 years, and has a level of fandom that continues to reach new heights with its continued exposure to each new generation of viewers.

Despite being the brainchild of American moviemaker George Lucas, theStar Warsfranchise has many links to British heritage and the United Kingdom, which chiefly stem from the roots of the originalStar Warstrilogy. Whilst the weird and wonderful scenery we see throughout the trilogy is set in fictional galaxies far, far away, Borehamwood’s Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, England, was often the place where these intergalactic landscapes were built, and where much of the first three movies was filmed.

Since then, the studio itself has become synonymous withStar Warsand there is even a large sound stage named after Lucas, as a tip of the cap to the influential director. Whilst the remaining films in the larger ‘Skywalker Saga’ (namely the prequel and sequel trilogies) weren’t filmed at Elstree, the relationship with the studio has seemingly come full circle with the release of theStar Warsspin-off seriesAndor™. Season Two of the Disney+ production returned to Elstree in 2022 for a large part of the shooting, bringing the story back to where it all began.

The British connection doesn’t end with the shooting location, as it also extends to the cast and crew. With the bulk of the original trilogy filmed in the UK, it made sense from a logistical and financial standpoint for George Lucas to use British actors and workers in his production. As a result, a large portion of the cast was British, including those who played some of the most iconic characters in the history ofStar Warsfranchise.

Perhaps one of the most famous of these actors is Oscar-winner Alec Guinness, who appeared as the watchful Jedi conscience Obi-Wan Kenobi™. A giant of cinema at the time, Guinness was arguably the biggest name attached to the project at the time of filming, having featured in big screen classics such asThe Bridge on the River KwaiandLawrence of Arabia, so his presence lent instant credibility to the film. Meanwhile, much of the supporting cast was also British, from Kenny Baker and Anthony Daniels as R2-D2™ and C-3PO™ respectively to Peter Mayhew in his role as the lovable, towering Wookiee Chewbacca™.

Similarly, on the Dark Side of the Force, David Prowse starred behind Darth Vader’s™ bodysuit in the original trilogy, whilst Ian McDiarmid took on the role of Emperor Palpatine™ throughout the entire saga. Vader’s army of supporting villains also featured some notable British actors, perhaps most notably Peter Cushing OBE playing the role of Grand Moff Tarkin™.

Now, almost 50 years since the originalStar Warsmovie first hit screens across the UK, we are proud to celebrate the British legacy of this incredible franchise with the very first officialStar WarsUK coins.