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Whodunit: Chance to solve a mystery and win gold in Cluedo coins launch

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Shaw, V. (2026, September 28). Whodunit: Chance to solve a mystery and win gold in Cluedo coins launch. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/royal-mint-marcia-lewis-white-peacock-birmingham-b1298609.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-28 · by Vicky Shaw

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The Royal Mint has released limited edition Cluedo-themed coins and is running a mystery-solving competition for a chance to win one of the gold coins worth over £2,000. New clues will be revealed weekly until October 19th on The Royal Mint’s website, guiding participants through solving "the case of the missing coin." The mint also notes that these coins feature intricate details like microtext mentioning characters and elements from the game.
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The Royal Mint launched a special edition Cluedo 50p coin in collaboration with toy company Hasbro, available for purchase starting on Monday. To celebrate, The Royal Mint is hosting an online competition called “the case of the missing coin,” where participants must solve clues each week to win a gold Cluedo 50p coin worth over £2,000. New clues will be released weekly on The Royal Mint’s website and social media until October 19, with entries free and open to all. Additionally, the coin design includes hidden microtext mentioning game characters, locations, and weapons, encouraging collectors to use a magnifying glass for detailed inspection.

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Cluedo ORG · 5× The Royal Mint ORG · 5× Hasbro ORG · 2× Mint ORG · 2× The Royal Mint’s ORG · 2× Anthony Pratt PERSON · 1× Leach PERSON · 1× Marianne James PERSON · 1× Scarlett PERSON · 1× Tim Mulhall PERSON · 1×

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Tim Mulhall, head of fandom at The Royal Mint, said: “Every coin we create tells a story, and the Cluedo 50p is no exception. “Cluedo has captivated millions of players for decades, and we’ve channelled that spirit of mystery and intrigue into every detail of the design. “
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🔮 A new clue will drop each week on The Royal Mint’s website and social channels, challenging fans to uncover “the who, the where and the what” – the suspect, the location and the coin type.
2026-09-27 · Evening Standard
Whodunit: Chance to solve a mystery and win a gold coin as Cluedo coins launch · assertive framing
2026-09-28 · Evening Standard
Whodunit: Chance to solve a mystery and win a gold coin as Cluedo coins launch · assertive framing
2026-09-28 · Evening Standard
Whodunit: Chance to solve a mystery and win gold in Cluedo coins launch · assertive framing

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The coins are available to buy from the Mint from Monday and have been produced in collaboration with games and toy company Hasbro. asserted
coins → buy → Hasbro
To mark the milestone, The Royal Mint is inviting amateur detectives to solve “the case of the missing coin”, an online competition with the chance of winning a gold Cluedo coin. asserted
Mint → mark → coin
A new clue will drop each week on The Royal Mint’s website and social channels, challenging fans to uncover “the who, the where and the what” – the suspect, the location and the coin type. asserted
clue → drop → who
Those cracking the three clues will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a Cluedo Gold 50p coin, which the Mint said is worth more than £2,000. asserted
Mint → crack → coin
The competition is free to enter and the winner will be revealed after the case closes on October 19, The Royal Mint said. asserted
Mint → enter → October
The design also contains “hidden” features including intricate microtext naming the game’s characters, locations and weapons, encouraging collectors to reach for a magnifying glass to take a closer look. asserted
design → contain → look
Tim Mulhall, head of fandom at The Royal Mint, said: “Every coin we create tells a story, and the Cluedo 50p is no exception. “Cluedo has captivated millions of players for decades, and we’ve channelled that spirit of mystery and intrigue into every detail of the design. “ asserted
we → say → design
We hope members of the public enjoy cracking the case of ‘the missing coin’ as much as we’ve enjoyed bringing the coin to life. asserted
we → hope → life
Read More “There’s a real thrill to coin collecting, and we hope solving this case connects that same passion for collecting with the mystery and excitement of a game like Cluedo.” asserted
solving → read → Cluedo
Cluedo has captured families’ imaginations for generations, since it was invented by Anthony Pratt. asserted
it → capture → Pratt
She added: “Visiting The Royal Mint to strike my own coin and to see the range of skills, craftsmanship and minute attention to detail that went into its production was a moment I will always cherish and one I know my parents would have too. asserted
parents → add → production
“Cluedo has brought entertainment, escapism and delight to hundreds of millions of people and I’m immensely proud to know my father’s legacy, so cleverly represented in this coin, will now be treasured by collectors and families for many years to come.” asserted
legacy → bring → years
Ms Leach said: “Playing Miss Scarlett on stage was one of my favourite roles, so getting to bring her back to life for The Royal Mint was such a fun challenge.” asserted
getting → say → Mint
Marianne James, senior vice president, global licensing at Hasbro, said: “Cluedo has brought generations together through mystery, strategy and play.” asserted
Cluedo → say → mystery
The Cluedo collectable 50p coin is available to purchase from The Royal Mint’s website from 9am on Monday, with prices starting from £19.95. asserted
prices → purchase → 19.95
From October 6, visitors to the Royal Mint Experience, based in Llantrisant, South Wales, will have an opportunity to strike their own Cluedo 50p coin, featuring a more simplified design with a magnifying glass set against a game board. asserted
visitors → base → board
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