Collectable Cluedo 50p coins are being launched, with a chance to win a gold 50p worth more than £2,000.
The design features the iconic cast of suspects, including Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Mrs Peacock, Reverend Green, and Mrs White.
Some versions of the coin include colours associated with the board game.
The coin was launched in collaboration with Hasbro to celebrate Cluedo’s enduring legacy and global popularity.
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.
"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.
"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."
The coin’s intricate design includes microtext naming the characters, locations and weapons from the game, encouraging collectors to use a magnifying glass to uncover its hidden details.
To mark the launch, The Royal Mint is running a free-to-enter online competition called "the case of the missing coin," giving fans the chance to win a gold Cluedo 50p valued at more than £2,000.
Entrants must solve weekly clues released on The Royal Mint’s website and social channels, identifying the suspect, location, and coin type.
A winner will be selected after the competition closes on October 19.
Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach, who played Miss Scarlett in the stage production Cluedo 2, inspected the coins, alongside Marcia Lewis, daughter of Cluedo creator Anthony Pratt.
Ms Lewis said: "My father invented the game at his home in Birmingham during the long nights under blackout in the Second World War, while my mother, Elva, designed the board.
"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.
"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."
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."
Marianne James, senior vice president of global licensing at Hasbro, said: "Cluedo has brought generations together through mystery, strategy and play."
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The Cluedo 50p is available to purchase from The Royal Mint’s website from 9am on Monday, with prices starting from £19.95.
From October 6, visitors to The Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, South Wales, will also have the chance to strike their own Cluedo 50p.
The edition available to strike will feature a more simplified design, depicting a magnifying glass set against a game board.
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