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120 years of mischief celebrated on a brand-new coin
120 years ago, a book about a mischievous rabbit named Peter was first officially published by Frederick Warne & Co. This book would go on to be much-loved by children (and adults) all over the world…
Have you already guessed it’s title? It’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit, of course – Beatrix Potter’s delightful creation.
In 2016, the first Beatrix Potter™ coin was released, celebrating 150 years since her birth. It even featured Peter Rabbit™ mid-stroll on the reverse design.
This coin kickstarted a series of coin issues honouring Potter’s beloved work, including designs of characters such as: Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Squirrel Nutkin, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, Benjamin Bunny and, of course, Peter Rabbit™!
In fact, there were a total of five 50ps dedicated to Peter, illustrating how truly adored he is to this day!
Brand new The Tale of Peter Rabbit™ Coin
The Royal Mint have JUST released a brand-new commemorative coin that celebrates the first official publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit™ in 1922.
View The Tale of Peter Rabbit™ in Silver Proof here >>
The Silver Colour Proof 1oz The Tale of Peter Rabbit™ coin shows Peter in his blue jacket, walking through an array of flowers and wildlife. This delightful design includes the words ‘120 years’ – the perfect tribute to the official publication date.
Strictly limited
Usually only reserved for coins of a particular theme, we’ve seen strong sell outs in the past of the 1oz Silver Colour Proof. In fact, 2021’s Alice Through the Looking Glass 1oz Silver Colour Proof sold out completely – and that had the exact same edition limit as this new Peter Rabbit™ coin of 3,500.
Plus, Peter Rabbit™ is incredibly popular as a theme; every previously issued Peter Rabbit™ 50p coin has sold out, and many of them had edition limits as high as 35,000!
A sell-out is on the cards
In comparison, 3,500 is just a tiny number, and not going to be anywhere near enough for Peter Rabbit™ fans and collectors alike.
If you’d like to secure 2022 UK The Tale of Peter Rabbit™ coin for your collection before it’s too late, order yours now by clicking here >>
BREAKING NEWS: Dramatic Edition Limit Cuts for the Eeyore 50p
The next instalment of the Winnie the Pooh 50p series has arrived, featuring the loveable donkey, Eeyore.
But, compared to the previous coins in the series, the Eeyore 50p has been given DRASTICALLY reduced edition limits.
Click here to view the range >>
Dramatic Edition Limit Cut
Previous silver coins in the series had edition limits of 18,000. Astonishingly, the Silver Proof Eeyore 50p has an edition limit of JUST 6,000. So thousands are set to miss out.
Plus, the Gold Proof Eeyore 50p edition limit has been cut EVEN lower – only 150 will be available. This is over 3 times as tiny as the edition limit of the Tigger Gold Proof!
Click here to view the range >>
Final two coins revealed
Whilst we can’t speculate on the edition limits of the final two Winnie the Pooh coins, we can reveal that Kanga and Roo, and Winnie the Pooh and Friends will appear on the final two coins. They will arrive in the Spring and Summer respectively.
When you add the Eeyore Silver Proof 50p to your collection, you will be given the option to join the priority list for the next two coins in the series.
SELL-OUT LIKELY
Remember, thousands of collectors who purchased the other coins in the series are set to miss out, so it’s certainly looking like a sell out is on the way…
Therefore, if you’d like to secure one for your collection, head to our range here >>
Enter our giveaway for the chance to WIN the Silver Proof Eeyore 50p!
Have you entered our giveaway on YouTube? We’re giving one lucky collector the chance of WINNING the 2022 Silver Proof Eeyore 50p for their collection!
Watch our video to find out how to enter >>
ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS: NEW COIN ALERT
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the FA Cup, The Royal Mint have JUST CONFIRMED that a new UK £2 coin will be released this year.
The real magic of football all started with the FA Cup. Where underdogs play alongside premier league giants creating unforgettable sporting moments. The local games, the atmosphere, the people, the community spirit and the feeling that you really are part of it. It’s amazing to think that what all starts in your local park could take your team to Wembley stadium, and the infamous tournament final.
The FA Cup is the longest standing football tournament, producing hometown heroes and capturing the nation every year since the first ever final was played in 1872.
Ahead of this release, we’ve put together 7 top football facts to test your knowledge of the popular sport.
1. FIFA is a French acronym for Fédération Internationale de Football Association (International Federation of Association Football) and manages football around the world. They organise and champion worldwide tournaments, most notably the World Cup.
2. Not every country can participate in FIFA – Greenland isn’t able to join as the country cannot grow regulation-length grass. Seems ironic, doesn’t it?
3. As I’m sure many football fans will know (or will want to forget), Arsenal FC has won the FA Cup 14 times since it began in 1871.
4. Do you know the offside rule? It’s football topic talked about enough to have been made into a coin design in 2011! To put it somewhat simply, a player is offside if the ball is played forward to them in the opposing teams half of the pitch, and there is no one on the opposite team between them and the opposing goalkeeper.
5. If you thought those old and torn footballs at the bottom of the pile at school were bad, at least you didn’t use an animal’s organ! Apparently, an inflated pig’s bladder was once used to play the famous sport.
6. Did you know that, if a team scores an own goal through a direct free kick, then it’s a corner to the opposing team, rather than a goal?
7. Chilean football team Colo-Colo walked into the Estadio Monumental of Santiago with rescue dogs that were in need of a home. In partnership with shelter Union de Amigos de los Animales (UAA), the team highlighted the need for adoption of homeless dogs.
Let us know your favourite football facts in the comments!
We all know how popular football is across the UK – and just how popular Football themed commemoratives can be.
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