Once again, in 2018, The Royal Mint put new Beatrix Potter coins into circulation. This 50p coin had a mintage of 19,900,000 Such was the popularity of the Beatrix Potter coins in 2016, The Royal Mint issued more coins the following year, and Peter Rabbit took centre stage again. 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ was Beatrix Potter’s first tale and the coin features a well known illustration of Peter Rabbit hopping along.Īfter the success of the coins in 2016, the 2017 coins had higher mintage figures, perhaps in a bid to meet demand. It's a rather small depiction of the cheeky rabbit, but he's there!Īlso issued in 2016, this coin features a much larger image of Peter Rabbit, taking up the entire reverse design, though there is just enough room for his name across the top. The design also features a profile portrait of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit can be seen at the bottom of the design. The coin's design, by Emma Noble, features 'BEATRIX POTTER' and the years of her life, 1866 to 1943. This design was one of five 50p coins issued to mark the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth.
