2024 United Kingdom 50p BU Coin - Star Wars: The TIE Fighter

Description

Mint: British Royal Mint
Denomination: 50 pence
Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
Issue limit: To demand
Alloy: Base Metal
Diameter: 27.3 mm
Weight: 8 grams
Artist: Lucasfilm/Martin Jennings
Box/Capsule: No/Blister
Certificate: Printed Folder
This is the second of four releases inspired by iconic vehicles within the Star Wars franchise, and features the TIE Fighter.
The TIE fighter or Twin Ion Engine fighter is a series of fictional starfighters featured in the Star Wars universe. TIE fighters are depicted as fast, agile, yet fragile starfighters produced by Sienar Fleet Systems for the Galactic Empire and by Sienar-Jaemus Fleet Systems for the First Order and the Sith Eternal.
The TIE fighter was the unforgettable symbol of the Imperial fleet. Carried aboard Star Destroyers and battle stations, TIE fighters were single-pilot vehicles designed for fast-paced dogfights with Rebel X-wings and other starfighters.
The reverse design includes a lenticular feature depicting the Rebel Alliance ‘Starbird’ logo and an icon of the TIE Fighter itself.