Royal Mint's "Game of Thrones" Coins Become a Hit
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Royal Mint has released a collection of 50-pence coins featuring designs from the TV series "Game of Thrones."
- The coins commemorate the 15th anniversary of the fantasy saga and depict elements like the Night King and Daenerys Targaryen's dragon.
- Prices range from ยฃ15 for a cupronickel coin to over ยฃ2,400 for a limited-edition gold coin.
The Royal Mint has unveiled a new collection of 50-pence coins celebrating the 15th anniversary of the popular television series "Game of Thrones." This marks the first time the British mint has issued coins inspired by a TV show. The collection draws on the series' core themes of ice and fire, featuring designs that include the Night King, depicted in color with blue eyes, and Daenerys Targaryen's dragon, shown in color against a map of the Seven Kingdoms. Each coin's reverse side bears the effigy of King Charles III. The coins are available in both colored and uncolored silver versions, as well as single-color silver and gold. Prices vary significantly, with a standard cupronickel coin costing ยฃ15 and a colored version priced at ยฃ27.50. Silver coins, limited to 7,500 of each design, cost ยฃ92.50. The most coveted items are the gold coins, with only 100 of each design (ice and fire) minted, each retailing for ยฃ2,420. "Game of Thrones," based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series, premiered in 2011 and has garnered a massive global following. Fans can order the coins now, with deliveries expected in autumn 2026. This follows the Royal Mint's recent release of a coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the British Grand Prix, highlighting Formula 1.
The collection is based on the fundamental duality defining "Game of Thrones" โ ice and fire.
Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.