The Peter Rabbit 50p coins were released back in 2016 to commemorate 150 years since Beatrix Potter's birth. At the time, nearly 10 million were minted, however, despite the millions in circulation, it seems that they are still sought after, attracting a lot of attention on eBay, with some reports saying they have sold for around £800! Peter Rabbit 50p Produced to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter, the popular Peter Rabbit 50p coins feature one of the nations most lovable storybook characters. The limited edition of just 15,000 coins was launched in 2016, showcasing two different designs. The 2016 coins are the rarest of the Peter Rabbit designs and feature an up-close. This 2017 Peter Rabbit coin is the sixth in the series of Beatrix Potter fifty pence coins celebrating the 150th Anniversary of her birth. Designed by Emma Noble, the coloured silver proof fifty pence comes in a perspex display block and is accompanied by an illustrated booklet.

1. Peter Rabbit 50p 2017
2. Peter Rabbit 50p 2017 Value

The 2017 Peter Rabbit 50p was the first of four Beatrix Potter character coins released in 2017 to celebrate the life and work of Beatrix Potter. The design by Emma Noble from shows Peter Rabbit running wearing his 'blue' coat. The fifty pence piece is uncirculated and protected in a small plastic wallet.

The 2017 Peter Rabbit 50p coin can be found in your change, 19,900,000 coins entered circulation dated 2017.

This coin was designed by Emma Noble and features a portrait of the Queen by Jody Clark.

If you need this 50p for your coin collection and you have not found one checking your change, you can now buy this uncirculated quality coin for £1.99 from Coin Hunter.

Peter Rabbit 50p 2017

What do we mean by uncirculated quality? This is a coin created by The Royal Mint for circulation, but the coin never entered circulation. Your 50p coin is taken directly from the first sealed bag it was placed in after minting and put into a protective plastic coin wallet. Uncirculated coins are shiny, but will have a few contact marks where they have knocked against other coins in production and transit.

Peter Rabbit 50p 2017 Value