100 Years of Winnie the Pooh: Discover the Brand-New UK 50p Coins

By Holly | February 17, 2026

Oh, bother… it’s the return we’ve all been waiting for!

Winnie the Pooh is back on UK coinage with a heart-warming three-coin 50p series celebrating the beloved bear’s 100th birthday. And it’s every bit as charming as you’d hope!

2026 UK 100th Birthday of Winnie the Pooh 50p Coin Series

First introduced by A.A. Milne in 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh – followed by The House at Pooh Corner in 1928 – has captured the imaginations of generations. For nearly a century, Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have shared timeless tales of kindness, loyalty and friendship with fans around the world.

Now, those treasured stories are being celebrated once more on brand-new UK 50p coins. Featuring the classic Disney-style illustrations we all know and love, each coin in the series beautifully brings to life the magic of Pooh and his friends – and the themes that have made these stories so special for 100 years. All three coins have now officially been released by The Royal Mint.

A Celebration of Kindness

The first coin in the series honours one of Pooh’s most endearing qualities – Kindness.

2026 UK Winnie the Pooh Kindness 50p Coin — First Release – This 50p coin celebrates Winnie the Pooh’s Kindness

Created in partnership with The Walt Disney Company, the adorable reverse design shows Winnie the Pooh in his iconic red top, holding a delightful bouquet of flowers. It’s a design that perfectly captures his gentle, thoughtful nature – and is sure to melt hearts everywhere.

A Celebration of Loyalty

The second coin in the series has just been released – and this time, it’s celebrating another of Pooh’s most cherished qualities – Loyalty.

Second Release – This 50p coin celebrates Winnie the Pooh’s Loyalty

The charming reverse design shows Winnie the Pooh walking hand in hand with Christopher Robin, a touching tribute to one of literature’s most enduring friendships. It’s a scene that perfectly captures the trust, companionship and unwavering bond at the heart of the Hundred Acre Wood.

A Celebration of Friendship

The third and final coin in the series has now been released – and this time, it celebrates the value that has defined Winnie the Pooh’s stories for 100 years – Friendship.

Third Release – This 50p coin celebrates Winnie the Pooh’s Friendships

The delightful reverse design features Winnie the Pooh alongside Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger, bringing together four of the Hundred Acre Wood’s most cherished characters. A touching tribute to friendship, it perfectly captures the warmth, companionship and sense of belonging that have made these timeless stories beloved by generations.

Not the First Adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood…

This isn’t the first time our favourite “silly old bear” has appeared on a UK 50p.

Back in 2020, The Royal Mint delighted collectors with a 9-coin Winnie the Pooh 50p collection, released over three years. Designed by The Walt Disney Company and featuring the original E.H. Shepard illustrations from A.A. Milne’s beloved books, the series was an instant hit.

The very first coin – showing Pooh sitting beside an overturned pot of honey – marked Winnie the Pooh’s debut on a UK coin. Demand was extraordinary, with all 18,000 silver proof coins selling out in less than 12 hours!

With such a strong collecting history, it’s no surprise that the 2026 Winnie the Pooh series is already creating a buzz!