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 been brought to life through photography featuring Emma Kingston (Elphaba) and Zizi Strallen (Glinda), capturing the friendship at the heart of the story alongside the design that celebrates it.
The reverse design, created by The Royal Mint’s Ffion Rees, brings the world of Oz to life. At the centre, Elphaba's hat and broomstick form the hands of a Roman numeral clock face, encircled by further icons from the production, including Glinda's wand and shoes, the Grimmerie spellbook, a flying monkey and the Wizard of Oz in his hot air balloon. The design draws on the show's distinctive green and pink palette, echoing the colours long associated with Elphaba and Glinda, to create a coin that fans will instantly recognise and love.
The coin is available in a variety of editions, with prices starting from £15. Select editions in the range feature colour printing, allowing the show's iconic green and pink to be reproduced in vivid detail on the coin's surface. The gold edition is struck using recycled gold, reflecting The Royal Mint's ongoing commitment to sustainable and responsible sourcing across its collectable coin range, with the coin maker aiming to extend this to all collectable gold coins by the end of 2026
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.
Tim Mulhall, Head of Fandom at The Royal Mint, said: "For millions of fans around the world, Wicked isn't just a musical, it's a story that stays with you long after the curtain falls. This collection lets fans hold a piece of that magic in their hands: a coin that captures the friendship, the flying broomsticks and the unforgettable colours of Oz. Whether you're a coin collector, you’ve seen the show a hundred times or you're simply drawn to the story of Elphaba and Glinda, this is a way to carry a little bit of that wonder with you, wherever you go.”
Wicked London, celebrating its 20th year, said: “We are proud to have Wicked immortalised on an official UK coin as part of our landmark anniversary, offering fans and collectors alike a magical opportunity to commemorate the date long after the curtain falls on the celebrations.”
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.
The coin launches at 9am on 17 September 2026 and is available to purchase from www.royalmint.com. as Limited edition Wicked prints are also available, and Wicked advent calendars will be available soon, with a colour coin behind door 24.