2026 The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - Sauron - 2026 UK 50p Silver Proof Colour Coin

The 2026 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Sauron UK 50p Silver Proof Colour Coin

Mark 25 years of cinematic excellence with the official 2026 UK 50p Silver Proof Colour coin honouring the Dark Lord Sauron from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Debuting in cinemas worldwide in 2001, Peter Jackson’s landmark cinematic prologue captured the legendary Battle of Dagorlad, where Sauron, forged in malice and bearing the One Ring, struck terror across Middle-earth.

Struck by The Royal Mint to an exacting Proof standard in .925 Sterling Silver, this collector's edition features vivid colour printing that brings the menacing Dark Lord and his bladed armour to life against pristine mirrored fields. Produced in official partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, this limited-edition release is housed in premium Royal Mint presentation packaging and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2026
• Theme: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Sauron
• Denomination: 50p
• Finish: Proof (with Colour Printing)
• Composition: .925 Sterling Silver (925 Ag)
• Weight: 8.00g
• Diameter: 27.30mm (Seven-sided / Heptagonal)
• Obverse Designer: Martin Jennings
• Reverse Designer: New Line Productions, Inc.
• Limited Edition Presentation (LEP): 7,500
• Maximum Coin Mintage (MCM): 7,513
• Packaging: Official Royal Mint presentation case with outer sleeve & Certificate of Authenticity
• Issuer / Mint: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom

Design Details & Key Features

• Vivid Colour Proof Artwork: Showcases the terrifying presence of the Dark Lord Sauron in full plate armour, enhanced with selective colour printing over mirror-like proof fields.
• Strictly Limited Mintage: Capped at a strictly limited presentation mintage of just 7,500 coins worldwide.
• Struck in .925 Sterling Silver: Crafted from 8.00 grams of solid sterling silver to The Royal Mint's finest proof standard.
• Official Warner Bros. Collaboration: Created in official collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and New Line Productions.
• King Charles III Obverse: Features the official UK coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
• Official Royal Mint Presentation: Complete with bespoke display packaging and an individual Certificate of Authenticity.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Proof Standard & Natural Silver Surface Note: Struck to exquisite proof quality directly from The Royal Mint. As with all modern sterling and fine silver proof releases, please be aware that natural micro-imperfections, faint toning, or minor milk spots (natural clouding inherent to silver coin production) may occasionally develop or be present over time.
• Packaging Note: Sourced brand new in original mint packaging. Outer boxes and printed slipcovers may exhibit subtle handling marks or slight corner softening consistent with transit and distribution.