As certainly one of Britain’s favorite bears, it appears solely honest that the Royal Mint has launched a brand new particular version Winnie the Pooh and Friends coin as a part of its assortment – which went into circulation at this time, September 2.
It was launched to mark 95 years because the magical tales had been first revealed, with A. A. Milne’s basic tales being launched in 1926.
The Royal Mint has launched different quintessentially British collections together with one for Alice in Wonderland and another for Paddington Bear.
And whereas it launched the first designs from the Disney assortment final yr, this one’s set to be a favorite.
The collectable may also vary in worth, so learn on to find the best way to get your paws on it.
What Winnie the Pooh cash has the Royal Mint launched?
The brand new coin incorporates a basic illustration of Winnie the Pooh and his friends Piglet, Tigger, Owl, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo on a 50p coin.
Final yr noticed three different cash launched, which featured Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and Piglet.
The Royal Mint says: ‘The fourth coin within the nostalgic assortment impressed by A. A. Milne’s timeless tales of journey and camaraderie options the unique illustrations of E. H. Shepard.’
It’s obtainable in gold, silver, and good uncirculated editions – some function the illustrations in color.
There are not any mentions of a fifth coin becoming a member of the gathering.
How are you going to get the brand new Royal Mint Winnie the Pooh cash?
You should buy the brand new Winnie the Pooh coin from the Royal Mint website for a restricted time and they’re presently definitely worth the precise worth charged for them on-line.
There are 45,000 restricted version items of the silver colored coin, 18,000 items of the restricted version silver proof coin and simply 525 gold proof cash.
How a lot are the brand new Royal Mint Winnie the Pooh cash price?
The cash fluctuate in worth, with the most affordable 50p good uncirculated coin priced at £10, whereas diehard collectors might need to snap up the gold proof coin, which is able to set you again £1,065.
The web site says: ‘Every coin is available in a specifically created pop-up booklet taking you on a nostalgic journey to the Hundred Acre Wooden.’ Nonetheless, the 22-carat gold proof coin additionally is available in a wood case.
Will the commemorative cash go up in worth?
As soon as the restricted version cash have bought out, they could go up in worth because the designs gained’t go into circulation and might solely be purchased on-line.
Whereas there is no such thing as a assure, commemorative cash are sometimes collector’s objects and might fetch way more later down the road.
That is significantly the case with cash just like the Winnie the Pooh assortment, which is not going to go into circulation, as they’re rarer.
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