An Evening with Capt. Jock Lowe – Revealing a Masterpiece
Join us for an exclusive live premiere celebrating 50 years since Concorde’s first commercial flight. Sit down with Captain Jock Lowe, former Chief Pilot of Concorde and one of the most respected figures in supersonic aviation, this special evening will bring you first-hand stories from the cockpit of the world’s most iconic aircraft – shared by the man who flew.
The Concorde Masterpiece Coin
For the first time ever, we will unveil the Concorde Masterpiece Coin – created to commemorate Concorde’s historic milestone.
This is your opportunity to be among the very first collectors worldwide to witness the reveal and to secure priority access to what is expected to become one of the most sought-after numismatic releases of 2026.
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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 Kindness, after all, never goes out of date.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.
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As Seen In The Royal Mint Museum: The Queen Victoria Jubilee Medallion
In 1897, nearly 130 years ago, Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee after 60 years on the throne. The nation joined together in celebrations across the country.
To mark the occasion, The Royal Mint set out on a mission to create a special jubilee medallion, compensating for the fact that there would be no exclusive coinage in 1897.
The result was a coin-size medal, equivalent in diameter to an old shilling. It was produced in gold, silver and bronze. The varying price points made it accessible and enormously popular, with sales of the silver medal reaching 250,000 before the Mint had to cap orders.
The process of producing a medal design that would look good in the various metals and finishes resulted in lots of ‘experiments’, many of which are housed in The Royal Mint museum to this day.
They describe how they have “a tray of these bronze Diamond Jubilee medals ranging from a deep chocolate colour to a shinier brassy treatment, and many hues and subtle variations in between. One specimen even displays an inked-on reference to it having received six blows from the dies, illustrating the care and attention taken to this process of experimentation.”
A fascinating insight into minting history, as well as the commemorations of the past, you can see the similarities in our own modern need to mark the milestone anniversaries of our own time, with the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II for example.
How You Can Own a Diamond Jubilee Medallion
Today, you have the opportunity to own one of these historic medallions for yourself – the very same as those in the archive of The Royal Mint museum.
Specially curated for the 125th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s passing – the medallion is included within The Queen Victoria Complete Jubilee Set, the perfect tribute to the height of the Victorian era.
Alongside the truly special Diamond Jubilee Medallion, your set includes a complete set of 1887 coinage. Struck in the year of Victoria’s first jubilee, known as her ‘Golden Jubilee’ for 50 years on the throne. It was the very first year to feature the new ‘Jubilee’ portrait, which is the rarest of Victorian coinage.
Bringing these two elements together, gives a complete collection – covering both of Victoria’s jubilee celebrations in one prestigious collection.
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