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Discover the Fascinating History of the British Crown Coin
Discover the journey of the crown coin and how it became the UK’s flagship £5 commemorative coin…
Own the £5 coin issued to celebrate 500 years of the Crown Coin
To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Crown denomination, The Royal Mint has issued a brand-new official £5 coin. Created by acclaimed artist Timothy Noad, the reverse design draws inspiration from the Crown’s Tudor origins, while the obverse features an elegant border of five roses, each representing a century in the denomination’s remarkable 500-year history.
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New Aardman UK 50p Celebrates 50 Years of Stop-Motion Magic!
Cracking news, coin collectors! The Royal Mint has unveiled a brand-new UK 50p celebrating 50 years of Aardman, the award-winning animation studio behind some of Britain’s best-loved characters.
From the cheese-obsessed Wallace and his faithful dog Gromit, to the mischievous Shaun the Sheep and adorable Timmy, Aardman’s creations have entertained generations with their unmistakable charm, humour and stop-motion brilliance.
Now, these iconic characters have come together on a brand-new UK 50p, issued in celebration of Aardman’s incredible 50-year journey.
Lights, Camera… Claymation!
Since its founding in 1976, Aardman has become one of the world’s most successful animation studios, earning Academy Awards, BAFTAs and international acclaim.
Known for its distinctive stop-motion animation style and unforgettable storytelling, Aardman has created some of the most recognisable characters in British popular culture.
To celebrate this remarkable milestone, The Royal Mint worked in partnership with Aardman to create a commemorative 50p featuring several fan-favourite faces, making this a must-have coin for collectors and animation lovers alike.
Aardman Returns to the 50p
Long-time collectors might remember that this isn’t Aardman’s first appearance on a UK coin.
Back in 2019, The Royal Mint celebrated the 30th anniversary of A Grand Day Out with a special Wallace and Gromit 50p. Designed by Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park, the coin featured the famous duo inside their homemade rocket.
The coin proved hugely popular with collectors and has since completely SOLD OUT at The Royal Mint.
Incredible Demand at 50p Swap Event
If the reaction to the Wallace and Gromit 50p coin is anything to go by, collectors will need to move quickly to secure this new release.
Back in 2020, we took the Wallace and Gromit 50p to a 50p swap event at St David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff – and the response was incredible!
Collectors and fans began queuing early in anticipation, with demand quickly exceeding expectations.
The result?
All 1,000 Wallace and Gromit 50p swaps were gone by 10am – just 30 minutes after the event opened!
It remains one of the most memorable swap events we’ve ever held and proves just how much collectors love Aardman’s unmistakable creations.
Will This Be the Next Must-Have 50p?
Combining beloved characters, a major anniversary and one of Britain’s most celebrated creative success stories, the new Aardman 50p has all the ingredients of a future collector favourite.
Will you be adding the new Aardman 50p to your collection?
The Lord of the Rings 50ps: What We Know So Far
Calling all coin collectors and fans of Middle-earth – The Royal Mint has officially released the first UK 50p commemorating 25 years of the award-winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Paying tribute to the One Ring itself, the reverse design depicts the blazing Eye of Sauron set within the Ring, encircled by Elvish script.
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This release marks the beginning of an epic seven-coin 50p series. The six coins that follow – two dedicated to each film – will commemorate the 25th anniversary of each release in the legendary trilogy, giving fans and collectors the chance to build a truly precious set.
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