Peter Rabbit 50p Coin
FOUR hundred 2019 Peter Rabbit 50p coins have been released into circulation making it possibly 'Britain's rarest coin'. And what's more, the Beatrix Potter design could be worth hundreds of pounds. The 2018 Peter Rabbit 50p depicts Peter Rabbit eating radishes. It was the first of four new Beatrix Potter coins released in 2018 to celebrate the life and work of Beatrix Potter. Peter Rabbit The 2016 coins are the rarest of the Peter Rabbit designs and feature an up-close portrait of the character’s face. The silver version has fetched as much £1,000 on eBay, but is. New Peter Rabbit 50p for 2019 Peter Rabbit 50p for 2019. Picture: Royal Mint The Royal Mint has released a new commemorative coin featuring Beatrix Potter's character Peter Rabbit. Engraved by coin designer Emma Noble, it shows the famous rabbit in his blue jacket, and is available in a series of finishes, including Gold Proof, Silver Proof.
How much is it worth?
Collector Value:£5.60 is a mid-point price for Peter Rabbit 50p coins marked as sold on eBay UK. The price range for a good condition circulated example of this 50p coin is between £5.02 and £6.15.Coin values based on 182 eBay sales selected from data collected 19/01/2021 19:54:18.
How rare is this coin?
Scarcity:1,400,000 Peter Rabbit 50p coins were struck for circulation showing the date 2018. 50p mintage figures are from The Royal Mint website, this coin design can be found in your change.The Royal Mint has announced the return of Peter Rabbit onto UK commemorative 50p coins for one last time.
The 2020 design features on Brilliant Uncirculated, Silver Proof and Gold Proof 50p commemorative coins, and shows the cheeky rabbit in his trademark blue jacket sneaking under the gate in search of lettuces.
The hand-painted style of Beatrix Potter’s original illustration has been engraved by The Royal Mint’s coin designer, Emma Noble.
Clare Maclennan, Divisional Director of the Commemorative Coin division at The Royal Mint and The Royal Mint Experience said:
'The Royal Mint has celebrated Peter Rabbit on 50p coins for five years and this year for the final time, the nation’s favourite bunny will feature on a new UK commemorative 50p coin. We are delighted to be continuing the tales of Peter Rabbit and capturing his latest adventure on UK coins, giving fans the opportunity to complete their Beatrix Potter UK 50p commemorative coin collection.”
The 2020 Peter Rabbit commemorative 50p coin is available in a variety of precious metal and base proof finishes from www.royalmint.com, with prices starting from £10. This is a commemorative coin and will not be entering general circulation, so this is the only way to own this special coin.
Peter Rabbit was first introduced onto UK coins in 2016 to celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th anniversary and was the first literary character to appear on UK tender. The character has since appeared on UK coins in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Read more about the Beatrix Potter coins in our value guide…
Peter Rabbit 50p Coin 2018
This is a commemorative coin and will not be entering general circulation, so the only way to own this special coin is to purchase it.