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Winnie the Pooh’s 100th Birthday Celebrated on a BRAND-NEW UK 50p Coin
Few literary characters have endured quite like Winnie the Pooh.
First introduced by A.A. Milne in 1926, the gentle bear from the Hundred Acre Wood has become far more than a children’s character. For generations, Pooh’s stories have offered simple reflections on friendship, loyalty, kindness and the quiet wisdom found in everyday moments.
Now, 100 years after his debut, The Royal Mint marks this remarkable centenary with a new three-coin UK 50p series honouring one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature.
A Three-Coin Centenary Series
The 2026 collection has been designed as a three-part tribute, with each coin exploring a different theme inspired by the stories that have defined Pooh’s enduring appeal.
The second release, available now, celebrates Loyalty – a defining characteristic of the “silly old bear.”
The First Release – A Celebration of Kindness
Created in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, the inaugural design features the instantly recognisable Disney-style Winnie the Pooh.
Depicted holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing his iconic red shirt, the scene captures a quiet, thoughtful moment. It is not a grand adventure or a dramatic episode – but something far more fitting. Pooh has always been defined not by heroics, but by gentleness.
In many ways, this choice of theme reflects why the character has remained relevant for a century. Kindness, after all, never goes out of date.
The Second Release – A Celebration of Loyalty
The second coin in the series celebrates the theme of loyalty, a cornerstone of A.A. Milne’s stories.
The design beautifully captures the unbreakable bond between Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh – a friendship built on trust, reassurance and quiet understanding. Whether setting off on an adventure or simply walking side by side, their relationship reflects the steadfast companionship that has resonated with readers for generations.
It’s a fitting tribute to the enduring devotion shared between friends – and to the characters who have remained loyally by our side for a century.
More Stories Still to Come…
Friendship – Available June 2026
Another design will follow later in the year – inspired by potentially the most the timeless value at the heart of the Hundred Acre Wood.
The third design celebrates perhaps the most cherished theme of all – friendship.
Bringing together beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood, this coin reflects the warmth and camaraderie that define the world of Pooh. From Tigger’s exuberance to Eeyore’s gentle melancholy, each character adds something unique – reminding us that friendship is about embracing differences and standing together.
For 100 years, these stories have shown that even the smallest acts of friendship can mean the most. This design captures that spirit in a way that feels both nostalgic and timeless.
A Return to the Hundred Acre Wood on UK Coinage
This is not Pooh’s first appearance on a UK 50p.
Winnie the Pooh first appeared on UK coinage in 2020, when The Royal Mint released a nine-coin collection inspired by the original E.H. Shepard illustrations. That series proved exceptionally popular, with Silver Proof editions selling out rapidly and demand remaining strong throughout its three-year release.
Notably, the 2020 Silver Proof 50ps carried an edition limit of 18,000 coins worldwide – and still sold out swiftly following release.
With such a strong collecting history behind it, the 2026 centenary series begins with considerable anticipation – particularly given the lower precious metal mintages for this new release.
A Centenary Celebration
For a century, Winnie the Pooh has offered readers something rare – stories that feel small in scale but vast in emotional resonance.
The 2026 UK 50p series does not attempt to reinvent the character. Instead, it honours what has always made him special.
With the first coin available now and two further designs to follow later this year, the centenary collection begins with a simple message that has carried across generations:
Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.
Available Now – Choose Your Edition
The second coin in the series is available now in a choice of specifications.
Click here to view the full range and choose your specification today >>>
Discover the British Birds Pin Badge Collection
A beautifully crafted tribute to Britain’s most iconic birds, starting with a FREE Robin badge.
Britain is home to some of the most charming and distinctive birds in the world, from the dazzling flash of a kingfisher to the tiny tremble of a goldcrest’s song. And now, you can celebrate them all with the British Birds Pin Badge Collection, a stunning enamel badge series designed for bird lovers and collectors.
We’re starting the collection with a true national favourite: the Robin. This beloved garden visitor is yours FREE as a special welcome gift, simply cover the postage.
Ready to begin your collection? Click here to claim your free robin badge, or keep reading to meet the rest of the flock.
Your journey begins with the robin: bright-eyed, chest puffed out, and unmistakably British. As our national favourite, the robin makes the perfect introduction to the collection. For a limited time, we’re offering the Robin Bin badge completely free, simply cover £1.99 postage fee and it’ll fly straight to your door, ready to perch on your coat, card, or collector’s board.
But there’s so much more to discover beyond the garden fence. From the goldcrest– Britain’s tiniest bird, weighing less than a 20p coin- to the osprey, which can spot a fish from 100 feet in the air before diving with talons extended, this collection spans the full character and colour of our birdlife.
The jay, often hidden in woodland, is a nervous hoarder that helps grow our oak forests by forgetting where it buried its acorns. Meanwhile, the kestrel hovers in mid-air with astonishing stillness, using ultraviolet vision to track mice through the undergrowth.
Some birds are known by sound before sight. The wren, round and restless, delivers one of the loudest songs in the undergrowth. Others live more unusual lives- like the dipper, a songbird that actually walks underwater in fast-flowing rivers to hunt for insects.
By securing your FREE Robin Pin Badge today, you gain priority access to the full collection, guaranteeing you TWO brand-new British Bird Pin Badges every month.
Every badge in the collection is designed in the UK, crafted from high-quality enamel, and paired with a unique collector’s card filled with fascinating facts and beautiful presentation.
Whether you wear them, gift them, or collect them all, each one brings a little moment of joy and a deeper connection to the wildlife around us.
But, spaces on this collection are limited to just 19,995 worldwide, with thousands already taken.
Click here to claim your FREE Robin Pin Badge and trial the collection today >>
A collection like nothing you’ve ever seen…
As any collector knows, coins tell the story of our history. But sometimes, they only give a small insight. That’s why it’s been so important for us to find a collection that shows the whole picture.
And today, we have something unlike anything ever offered to Westminster collectors.
A collection comprised not only of historic coins, but also a real bullet, a patriotic token and a 150-year-old newspaper…
It is the set that finally shows the whole picture – and that picture is of the American Civil War.
America, 1861
After decades of conflict between the modernised northern states and the rural southern states of America, Abraham Lincoln’s accession to presidency hoped to end the slavery which fuelled the divide.
This ironically instigated the opposite effect, as eleven American nations formed an opposing government: the Confederate States of America.
So in April 1861, both ‘Americas’ went to war. This ended in 1865 and became the costliest and bloodiest war ever fought on American soil.
And here’s how you can preserve its history…
The Ultimate American Civil War Commemorative Collection
After searching for a whole year, we have finally been able to source a collection of the most collectable artefacts from the American Civil War.
This set is your rare chance to secure a genuine piece of history, which includes:
- 1861-1865 Seated Liberty Quarter Dollar
- 1825-1869 Mexican 1 Reale
- A REAL BULLET taken straight from the battlegrounds of the American Civil War
- An original newspaper printed at the time of the American Civil War
- An ‘Army and Navy’ Patriotic Token
JUST 20 AVAILABLE
This is an opportunity that doesn’t come around often, especially when you consider that we only have 20 sets…
So, don’t miss out on this incredibly rare opportunity! Click here to secure yours now >>