The Royal Mint is marking 60 years of Star Trek with two new collectable 50p coins.
Inspired by the classic TV series, the coins feature designs from across the Star Trek universe, with one showcasing the iconic Vulcan salute and the words "live long and prosper" and "Star Trek 60."
The second coin highlights four spacecraft from different eras of the franchise.
It launches today (Thursday, September 3) and is worth at least 40 times its face value.
Royal Mint releases new 50p marking 60 years of Star Trek
Tim Mulhall, head of fandom at The Royal Mint, said: "It’s a privilege for The Royal Mint to boldly go, celebrating 60 years of Star Trek with a keepsake that’s out of this world.
"Both collectable 50p coins are designed for fans who’ve grown up with the franchise and want a piece of that history to treasure."
Star Trek was created by Gene Roddenberry in the 1960s and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon.
The franchise has expanded into films, TV series, games, novels, and comic books.
Some versions of the coins are finished in colour, reflecting the vivid outfits worn in the show, as advances in colour television were made in the 1960s.
Ruth Henriquez, vice president of products and experiences at Paramount EMEA, said: "Star Trek has one of the most dedicated collector communities in the world, and these coins are a tribute to 60 years of the franchise."
The commemorative coins will be available from The Royal Mint from 9am today, September 3, with prices starting at £19.95.
Both coins can be purchased together from the launch date.
The Vulcan salute coin will also be available individually from today, while the spacecraft design will be offered individually from November.
What makes a coin valuable?
The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK.
Its 27.5mm diameter makes it the largest of any British coin, and allows space for decorative pictures.
It has often been used to celebrate big events over the past 50 years of British history.
The rarest coins tend to be the most valuable, with mintage (the number of coins of each design made) being the primary attraction for collectors.
Along with the design, other aspects of the coin that increase its value are its condition and whether it has a design error.
The way in which it is sold can also determine the coin’s value.
Some coin collectors will bid vast amounts of money on eBay or at auction, whereas others opt for more robust valuations by selling via a coin dealer.
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Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins
Here is a list of the top 10 most valuable coins, when they were made, and how many were minted:
- Atlantic Salmon (2023), 200,000
- Kew Gardens (2009), 210,000
- Olympic Wrestling (2011), 1,129,500
- Olympic Football (2011), 1,161,500
- Olympic Judo (2011), 1,161,500
- Olympic Triathlon (2011), 1,163,500
- Peter Rabbit (2018), 1,400,000
- Flopsy Bunny (2018), 1,400,000
- Olympic Tennis (2011), 1,454,000
- Olympic Goalball (2011), 1,615,500
Have you ever collected or found a rare coin? Let us know in the comments.
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