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Max Roe with first edition copies of Harry Potter books his mum got him when he was young - one signed by JK Rowling could be worth £10,000.

Harry Potter fan’s old copy of second book could be worth £10,000

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

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

Reading is one of life's greatest pleasures

Top 20 best-loved British authors are revealed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

These seven rare books could net you a fortune

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

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

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

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

Luton playwright works with JK Rowling on Harry Potter play