Two new 50p coins - featuring Paddington Bear outside the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral - are released by The Royal Mint
They may not be enough to buy a decent jar of marmalade, but new 50p coins featuring Paddington Bear have entered circulation.
Two new coins - featuring the bear from darkest Peru at the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral - have been released by The Royal Mint. On Tuesday, they filled the tills at the Mint's museum in Llantrisant, South Wales, and will be circulated more generally in the coming weeks.The first Paddington book was published in October 1958 and the series following his adventures have become classics of children's literature. Last year, the Mint released 50p coins depicting the fictional bear visiting other London landmarks - the train station after which he was named, and the guards outside Buckingham Palace.
"Paddington Bear is a massive part of British popular culture and is a favourite amongst fans of all ages, who we're sure will be looking out for him in their change."
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