The stories of Winnie the Pooh and his friends were written by English author A.A. Milne and were based on the toys of his son, Christopher Robin Milne. The first tales were published in 1924 and soon became hugely popular. Today, the rights of the stories are owned by the Walt Disney Company.
Winnie the Pooh 50p Loveable Winnie the Pooh is the latest family favourite to be brought to life on an official United Kingdom coin series – joining some of our most popular releases to date. Christopher Robin 50p The brave little boy Christopher Robin joins the adventure on the second coin in our Winnie the Pooh and Friends Collection. The first of several limited-edition 50 pence coins featuring Winnie the Pooh has been launched by the Royal Mint. Winnie the Pooh will be joined on the coins by other characters Christopher Robin.
The charming illustrations of E.H. Shepard quickly became an integral part of Winnie the Pooh's world, and coin collectors can now own little recreations of this artwork on 50p coins issues by The Royal Mint.
Nine Winnie the Pooh coins to be issued
Three coins are currently available from The Royal Mint, with six more coins to follow over the next two years.
All of the coins are issued in uncirculated format, that means it's not very likely you will find one in your loose change; the coins have not been entered into general circulation.
The first three designs and the formats available to collectors are as follows:
2020 - Winnie the Pooh 50p
Winnie the Pooh is sat eating 'hunny' beside a pot of his favourite food
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin - unlimited mintage (RRP: £10)
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin (coloured) - 45,000 (RRP: £20)
Silver Proof Coin - 18,000 (RRP: £67.50)
Gold Proof Coin - 525 (RRP: £1,125)
2020 - Christopher Robin 50p
Christopher Robin can be seen coming down the stairs, bear in hand
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin - unlimited mintage (RRP: £10)
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin (coloured) - 45,000 (RRP: £20)
Silver Proof Coin - 18,000 (RRP: £67.50)
Gold Proof Coin - 525 (RRP: £1,125)
2020 - Piglet 50p
Winnie the Pooh’s best friend Piglet pictured with a dandelion
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin - unlimited mintage (RRP: £10)
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin (coloured) - 45,000 (RRP: £20)
Silver Proof Coin - 18,000 (RRP: £67.50)
Gold Proof Coin - 525 (RRP: £1,125)
Winnie The Pooh 50p Piece
A 'buzzy bee' is seen in the background of each design which will appear on each of the nine coins to be released.
Winnie The Pooh 50p Album
So how rare are the Winnie the Pooh 50p coins?
Since the coins have not been put into circulation, the value is fairly straightforward, they are worth the retail price (as shown in the details above). If you do find one in your change you should count yourself lucky and put it aside, as the 50p coins are not intended to be used.
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