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ROYAL MINT CELEBRATES 20
YEARS OF WICKED WITH 50P COIN
The Royal Mint is defying gravity with
the launch of an official UK 50p coin
collection celebrating 20 years of Wicked,
released in partnership with the West End
production to mark the anniversary of the
musical's first performance at London's
Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Two decades on, Wicked's popularity
shows no sign of fading, cementing its
place as one of the longest-running and
most successful productions in West
End history. Performed over 7,500 times
in London and seen by almost 14
million people in the capital alone, the
show has also captivated audiences
worldwide, with over 72 million people
having seen it globally.
To mark this milestone, the coin has
photography featuring Emma Kingston
(Elphaba) and Zizi Strallen (Glinda),
capturing the friendship at the heart of
the story alongside the design that
celebrates it.
West End stage musical phenomenon, WICKED, which tells the incredible untold
story of the Witches of Oz, welcomed its 14 millionth visitor to London's Apollo
Victoria Theatre last week, as the show celebrated its 20th anniversary. Pablo and
Brenda Ernst, visitors from Arizona on holiday in London, attended the production's
7784th performance in its West End home.
The
PERFECT
half term
treat
Each coin is presented in bespoke
packaging inspired by the London stage
production, pairing recognisable
elements from the musical with a vibrant
colour palette that echoes the show's
theatrical tone, making the collection as
striking to display as it is to own.
The collection offers something for
long-standing devotees and new
collectors alike, combining premium
craftsmanship with the nostalgia and
collectability that Wicked fans cherish.
Perfect for display alongside existing
memorabilia, added to a 50p coin
collection, or given as a gift, the coins
offer a limited-edition way to mark this
special anniversary.
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