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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Use The Forge! Millennium Falcon Lands On UK Coins
Caption: Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon landed on U.K. coins and bullion bars on 18 March 2024. Designed by Ffion Gwillim, the first coin in the series depicts the infamous Millennium Falcon, one of the most recognised and celebrated vehicles in the Star Wars galaxy. Collectors and fans will enjoy the coin’s unique lenticular feature, depicting a silhouette of the Millennium Falcon and the Rebel Alliance 'Starbird' symbol. Combining traditional minting techniques with modern technology, The Royal Mint’s craftspeople have faithfully reproduced the Star Wars vehicles for the first time on official UK coins. Other coins launching in 2024 will showcase a TIE Fighter, X-Wing, and Death Star II. An advanced picosecond laser was used to imprint the intricate designs onto coin-making tools to ensure exquisite accuracy. In time for Star Wars Day, fans will also be able to get their hands on The Royal Mint’s first gold bullion bars inspired by the Star Wars galaxy. The two-part series of minted investment bullion bars feature comic-style illustrations, including the heroic Jedi and the sinister Sith.
Keywords: Star Wars,Millennium Falcon,UK coins,Royal Mint,Coin collection,Sci-fi franchise,Collectibles,Bullion bars,Investment,Pop culture,Star Wars coins,Numismatics,Ffion Gwillim,Rebel Alliance,TIE Fighter,X-Wing,Death Star II,Laser engraving,Star Wars Day
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