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Winnie-the-Pooh and friends star on new Royal Mint 50p

Winnie-the-Pooh and friends star on new Royal Mint 50p

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Royal Mint has unveiled a new collectible coin celebrating friendship, featuring beloved characters Winnie-the-Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger. This 50p piece marks the final release in a special three-coin series commemorating a century of Winnie-the-Pooh, developed in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company. The collection, which began with a coin honouring kindness and followed with another celebrating loyalty, now concludes with the enduring theme of friendship. These designs pay tribute to AA Milne’s timeless tales of the Hundred Acre Wood, which have captivated generations of fans. Available for purchase from Thursday, the new coin comes in silver proof colour and brilliant uncirculated colour editions, with prices starting at £15. Lucy Mackenzie, director at The Royal Mint, highlighted the lasting impact of the characters. She stated: “Winnie-the-Pooh has been part of childhood for a hundred years, bringing comfort, warmth and simple …

New Wallace and Gromit 50p coin released to mark 50 years of Aardman Animations

New Wallace and Gromit 50p coin released to mark 50 years of Aardman Animations

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Royal Mint has unveiled a new series of collectable coins to commemorate 50 years of Aardman Animations, the acclaimed studio behind beloved characters such as Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. The Academy Award-winning animation house, known for its distinctive stop-motion style, is being celebrated with a collection featuring some of its most iconic creations. The “tails” side of the new 50p coin, designed by Aardman itself, showcases a vibrant ensemble of characters. Among those depicted are the mischievous Feathers McGraw, the ever-popular Shaun the Sheep, the classic Morph, and the much-loved duo Wallace and Gromit. A selection of these coins will also be available in full colour, bringing the intricate designs to life. The “tails” side of the coin was designed by Aardman and features some of the most recognisable characters from the studio’s back catalogue (PA) To …

Dennis the Menace plays ‘greatest prank yet’ as Royal Mint presses 75-year anniversary 50p coins | UK News

Dennis the Menace plays ‘greatest prank yet’ as Royal Mint presses 75-year anniversary 50p coins | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

A new range of Dennis the Menace-themed coins will be minted, marking 75 years of the iconic comic prankster. A collaboration between the Royal Mint and Beano will see Dennis and his dog Gnasher feature on collectable 50p coins. Vibrant colour printing is available, meaning the cartoon character’s famous red and black jumper pops next to an engraving that reads “75 years of Dennis”. The character made his first appearance in issue 452 of the Beano on 17 March 1951 and has since appeared on the BBC, ITV, and in video games. Dennis and Gnasher were also the mascots for Beanoland in Chessington World of Adventures from 1999 to 2010. It’s the latest birthday celebration for the famous prankster. For his 60th, he and Gnasher gatecrashed the headquarters of Sky News in a comic strip. Image: Pics: PA Rebecca Morgan, from the Royal Mint, said there’s “something wonderfully fitting about this legendary mischief-maker finally making his mark” on the collectable coins. “I’m sure Dennis himself would see it as his greatest prank yet,” she added. …