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The Royal Mint has launched a new coin featuring Albus Dumbledore and King Charles as part of a new Harry Potter themed collection. The monarch’s likeness features on the “heads” of the special 50p, while the Hogwarts headmaster features on the other side.

Dumbledore joins King Charles on new 50p coin from Royal Mint Sophie Wills

Author JK Rowling with pupils  from Millfield Preparatory School  in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling Dennis Morton

Reading is one of life's greatest pleasures

Top 20 best-loved British authors are revealed Sue Wilkinson

The leather-bound special 15th  anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone -  published exclusively for the competition in 2012.

‘Rarest’ Harry Potter book ever seen could fetch £10,000 at auction Sophie Wills

The artwork of Keely Hodgkinson

Athlete added to artwork of inspirational people at Wigan school Matt Pennington

Emma Watson appeared to make a subtle dig towards JK Rowling (Photo: BBC)

Emma Watson ‘throws shade’ at JK Rowling at Baftas after transgender row Claire Schofield

READING CRISIS: Some 11-year-olds have a reading age of six. Photo: Getty Images

Blaise Tapp: Reading crisis needs to be top of Prime Minister's agenda Jane Chippindale

A self-confessed Harry Potter “addict” has converted the attic of her bungalow into an incredible Hogwarts themed common room

Harry Potter “addict” converts attic into Hogwarts themed common room Douglas Whitbread

The Rowling mural

Wigan artist's magical tributes to fantasy legends Amos Wynn

Harry Potter actress Emma Watson is rumoured to be retiring - here’s why Chelsea Rocks

Here are 25 Harry Potter quiz questions and answers - can you get full marks? Jenna Macfarlane

Trainee wizards at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland

Harry Potter castle hiring ‘trainee wizards’ ahead of 2021 season Iain Lynn

Johnny Depp lost his libel court case against The Sun - here’s why Finlay Greig

The book is the fifth in the Strike series, released under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Image/Little Brown Books Group)

Everything you need to know about JK Rowling’s new controversial book Troubled B... Rhona Shennan

J.K. Rowling accepted the award during the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple Of Hope Gala & Auction In New York City in December 2019.

JK Rowling is returning a human rights award - here’s why Stephanie Rendall

Check out these eight destinations inspired by children's favourite books Sue Wilkinson

Fans of the Harry Potter book and film franchise will know that the main character celebrates his birthday on 31 July (Photo: AP/Warner Bros)

Here’s when Harry Potter’s celebrates his birthday as the wizard turns 40 years ... Helen Johnson

A Black Trans Lives Matter march was held on June 27, 2020 to campaign for reforms to  the gender recognition act. (Getty Images)

57% of UK women are supportive of trans people’s right to self-identify Stephanie Rendall

The latest controvery with JK Rowling explained (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

JK Rowling and Salman Rushdie say we should put a stop to 'cancel culture' - her... Alex Nelson

Halle Berry was criticised by members of the trans community for saying she wanted to play a trans man (Getty Images)

This is why Halle Berry has been criticised for wanting to play a transgender ch... Finlay Greig

The latest controvery with JK Rowling explained (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

This is why JK Rowling has been accused of transphobia - and how she has respond... Rhona Shennan

Domestic abuse calls have soared

UK lockdown: Calls to domestic abuse helpline jump by two-thirds Thomas Hornall, PA

Here's how to read JK Rowling's new book for free - and how to enter the illustr... Finlay Greig

Daniel Radcliffe has been reading Harry Potter to fans on video - here’s how to ... Stephanie Rendall

An NHS doctor had shared a breathing technique which may help manage coronavirus... Sarah Wilson

Some of the best quotes from JK Rowling to keep you inspired (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

Here are 10 of the most inspiring quotes from Harry Potter author JK Rowling Rhona Shennan

Everything you need to know about Harry Potter at Home (Photo: Shutterstock)

JK Rowling has launched a new online Harry Potter hub for children at home Rhona Shennan

These seven rare books could net you a fortune Sally Burton

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