The Gruffalo 50p

Description

The Gruffalo 50p 2019 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

• The first commemorative UK coin to feature the Gruffalo
• Celebrates 20 years since the publication of the book
• Don’t miss the chance to own this coin – you won’t find it in your change
• Presented in bright, fun fold-out packaging that recalls the story’s original illustrations
• Finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, highlighting every tusk and whisker
• A fully licensed Magic Light Pictures Ltd product
• A must-have for Gruffalo fans

Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Specification

How many Gruffalo 50p coins were made?

The mintage figures are:

• BU: Unlimited

• The Gruffalo Silver Proof: 25,000 LEP / 30,000 MCM

• The Gruffalo Gold Proof: 600 LEP / 600 MCM

Will I be able to find The Gruffalo in circulation?

The Gruffalo coin is a commemorative only coin. These will not be entering general circulation so you won’t find it in your pocket change.

Celebrate 20 years of one of the world’s best-loved monsters

Voted the United Kingdom’s favourite bedtime story in 2009, more than 13.5 million copies of The Gruffalo have been sold worldwide. The award-winning book has been translated into more than 76 languages and in 2009 the story was transformed into an Oscar and BAFTA-nominated animated movie.

Now, in the latest chapter of this magical story, the world’s best-loved monster features on the nation’s coins as we celebrate 20 years of The Gruffalo. Each coin is finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, highlighting every tooth, tusk and prickly spine. The bright packaging contains fun facts and reveals more on the story and its creators, a must-have for Gruffalo fans and the perfect gift for book or coin lovers alike.