by mrwatson | Dec 31, 2019 | Coins, Previous Prizes
When the beloved children’s character The Snowman™ featured on a UK coin for the very first time in November 2018 the response from collectors was phenomenal. The new coin features a bespoke design by Snowman Enterprises, and again depicts the Snowman alongside the...
by mrwatson | Nov 30, 2019 | Coins, Previous Prizes
On 4th November the iconic stop-motion duo Wallace and Gromit will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their silver screen debut in A Grand Day Out. And to mark the occasion a brand new UK 50p coin has been authorised for release. On the reverse you’ll find...
by mrwatson | Oct 31, 2019 | Coins, Previous Prizes
On 23rd March 2019 Julia Donaldson’s much-loved children’s book, The Gruffalo, celebrated its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion a UK 50p was released featuring the creature. Now, the anniversary celebrations continue, and a brand new UK 50p has been...
by mrwatson | Sep 30, 2019 | Coins, Previous Prizes
To celebrate 160 years since the birth of renowned author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Royal Mint has issued a brand new 50p coin. The prolific writer is best known for his incredibly popular detective stories featuring the fictional Sherlock Holmes. It is said his...
by mrwatson | Aug 31, 2019 | Coins, Previous Prizes
The brand new 2019 Paddington at the Tower of London 50p has been issued by the Royal Mint to continue the celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the British bear. This latest release features a design of Paddington based on the CGI-live action movie, and shows...
by mrwatson | Jul 31, 2019 | Coins, Previous Prizes
This year marks the 90th anniversary since Peter Pan author, JM Barrie, gifted his rights in Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital. To commemorate this generous gift, which continues to benefit the hospital to this day, a brand new British Isles Peter Pan 50p coin...
