It is the first time the iconic characters of the original Star Wars trilogy will feature on official UK coins. The third film of the original trilogy, starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, was released in 1983. To celebrate the 40 year anniversary of the release of the third instalment of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode VI –_Return of the Jedi, four commemorative coins will be released by the Royal Mint.
