The Royal Mint has released a limited-edition Monopoly 50p coin to celebrate 90 years of the beloved London-based board game.
The commemorative, colourful coin features icons from the game, including Mr Monopoly, or Milburn Pennybags, property cards and playing pieces including the thimble and top hat.
The Royal Mint said there is also a feature on the GO sign which transitions to reveal the M money symbol when the coin is tilted.
The coin has been released to celebrate the game which has been sold more than 275 million times globally and translated into 47 languages.
Monopoly is the first board game to be honoured on a piece of UK currency by the Royal Mint.
An estimated 275 billion people have played the game which has become a global phenomenon since being introduced in 1935 by the Waddingtons.
The traditional game, which includes iconic London landmarks such as Oxford Street, King’s Cross station and Fleet Street, has been adapted to feature other British landmarks and locations.
How to get a Monopoly coin
The commemorative coin is available to purchase from the Royal Mint’s website from 9am on Monday, with prices starting from £15 for the brilliant uncirculated edition and £25 for a colour coin.
Other versions of the coin will also be available in silver and gold, including a gold version priced at £1,730.
Marianne James, senior vice-president for global licensing at games and toy company Hasbro, which has collaborated with the Mint on the coin, said: “Monopoly has been part of family life for 90 years, creating unforgettable memories around the table for generations.
“This collaboration reflects Monopoly’s unique place in British culture and its enduring global appeal – and we can’t wait for fans and collectors alike to add this piece of history to their collections.”
How to join the Monopoly UK coin hunt
The Royal Mint also said that on Thursday September 18, it will be inviting people to “join the ultimate Monopoly UK coin hunt”.
Participants will be tasked with spotting a giant silver top hat roaming the streets of London, take a photo, and share it online using the hashtag Monopoly 50p for a chance to win one of 100 limited edition coins.
The Mint said it will post clues and updates on its social media channels.
A digital coin hunt will also take place on the Royal Mint’s website.
The Mint has also hidden a solid gold coin worth £1,730 behind door 24 of one limited-edition Monopoly calendar, which will be on sale from Monday.
