The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales, has struck a commemorative collection of Game of Thrones 50p coins to mark the 15th anniversary of the fantasy television series. Collectors have until 23:59 BST on Sunday 20 September 2026 to enter the official prize draw for the silver proof editions before the entry window shuts.
The release marks a continuing run of pop-culture numismatics produced at the South Wales facility, arriving shortly after the workshop’s Star Trek 60th anniversary set. While the original HBO drama was predominantly filmed across Titanic Studios in Belfast and on location in Northern Ireland, production of the physical legal-tender coinage remains anchored in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
House Targaryen and House Stark reverse coin specifications
Sculpted by reverse designer Ffion Rees, the two distinct coin faces adapt Westeros’ heraldic beasts into low-relief metalwork. The Fire edition displays the three-headed dragon of House Targaryen, while the Ice edition depicts the direwolf sigil of House Stark. The obverse of every coin in the series carries the official royal effigy of King Charles III designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings.
None of the pieces will enter general circulation. Pricing spans four production tiers, moving from cupro-nickel base strikes up to limited-run precious metals:
| Coin edition | Specification and finish | Retail price |
| Game of Thrones (Fire) 50p | Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel | £15.00 |
| Game of Thrones (Ice) 50p | Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel | £15.00 |
| Game of Thrones (Fire) Colour 50p | Brilliant Uncirculated with colour print | £25.00 |
| Game of Thrones (Ice) Colour 50p | Brilliant Uncirculated with colour print | £25.00 |
| Game of Thrones (Fire) Silver Proof | 925 fine silver colour proof (8g) | £92.50 |
| Game of Thrones (Ice) Silver Proof | 925 fine silver colour proof (8g) | £92.50 |
| Game of Thrones (Fire) Gold Proof | 916.7 gold proof (15.5g, edition of 100) | £2,420.00 |
| Game of Thrones (Ice) Gold Proof | 916.7 gold proof (15.5g, edition of 100) | £2,420.00 |
Scrutiny of the 20 September prize draw conditions
The promotional draw hosted on the official mint portal awards one winner both the Fire and Ice 50p Brilliant Silver Proof colour coins, carrying a combined retail value of £185.00.
A review of the competition mechanics highlights several operational constraints that entrants should note:
- Strict response window: Successful entrants receive notification by email and have exactly 48 hours to confirm acceptance. Failure to reply within two days leads to immediate prize forfeiture and a redraw.
- Rights assignment clauses: Standard terms embedded across the submission platform require applicants to waive all moral rights and assign intellectual property to the promoter for any user-generated content associated with competition participation.
- Geographic limitations: Entry is restricted to UK residents aged 18 and over, excluding staff, contractors, and immediate family members of The Royal Mint.
Fans who want to buy coins directly from the release or enter the remaining hours of the competition can view the series online before the Sunday deadline.
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