The Royal Mint has been creating decorative coins to celebrate Beatrix Potter‘s world of anthropomorphised animals since 2016, and this year they have yet more to release.
Each series of 4 fifty pence pieces includes a Peter Rabbit design – the only character to be included in each separate release. Previous designs have included Mrs Tiggywinkle, Jeremy Fisher, and Tom Kitten.
2018’s collection includes Peter, Flopsy Bunny, The Tailor of Gloucester, and Mrs Tittlemouse.
Peter Rabbit 2018
This 2018 design show the well-known image of Peter Rabbit chomping on vegetables in Mr Mcgregor’s garden.
Flopsy Bunny 2018
Flopsy Bunny’s design has her characteristically dressed in a sweet little jacket.
The Tailor of Gloucester 2018
This design features another iconic image from the book with one of the mice sitting crossed legged on a cotton reel, reading a newspaper.
Mrs Tittlemouse 2018
This design features Mrs Tittlemouse and her trademark basket into which she gathers supplies for dinner.
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