The new 50p coins, that will enter into general circulation in the next few weeks, will show Paddington Bear visiting the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral
Two new 50p coins to be released by the Royal Mint will show Paddington Bear visiting the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral.
Two other coins were released in 2018 to celebrate the bear's 60th birthday, showing Paddington visiting the train station he is named after, as well as with the guards outside Buckingham Palace.The coins will begin entering general circulation in the next few weeks, but fans can get their hands on the 50p pieces as they begin to fill the tills at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, South Wales.
The Royal Mint is also selling"mint condition" editions of the coins which can be purchased for £10 each.Nicola Howell, director of consumer coin at the Royal Mint, said:"Following the huge popularity of the coins featuring the much-loved bear last year, we thought it was only right that Paddington continued his adventures around London on UK coinage.
"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, the first of which will go into tills in the Royal Mint Experience."
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