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The Royal Mint has launched a series dedicated to the incredibly successful Star Wars film franchise. Created by George Lucas, Star Wars started with the 1977 film and quickly became a global pop culture phenomenon. It has expanded into various media forms, including films, TV series, video games, novels, and theme park attractions, building a vast fictional universe. Star Wars is one of the highest-grossing media franchises ever.
In relation to the Star Wars project, production was moved to England's Elstree Studios to save costs. Many scenes were shot in England, featuring British actors, including those who played C-3PO and R2-D2. The actual Star Wars robots were constructed by the English company Peteric Engineering. The United Kingdom played a crucial role in creating the film's special effects, earning recognition for their originality and creativity.
All nine films of the "Skywalker Saga" received Academy Award nominations, with the first two winning awards. When combined with the anthology films Rogue One and Solo, the franchise's total box office revenue surpassed $10 billion, making it the second highest-grossing film franchise of all time.
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Depicts King Charles III’s effigy, surrounded by the Latin inscription. Engraver's initials on the neck. •CHARLES III•D•G•REX•F•D•50 PENCE•2023 |
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Depicts Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. As part of the motif, a special lenticular image feature relating to the iconic duo is placed above the primary design. Below is the iconic STAR WARS logo. STAR |
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50 Pence
40th Anniversary of the Star Wars
Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine
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40th Anniversary of the Star Wars
Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine