- Produced by The Royal Mint.
- Released as part of a series of coins to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of children's author, Beatrix Potter, who was born on 28th July 1866.
- The reverse of the coin features one of the helpful mice from the story, 'The Tailor Of Gloucester', sitting cross-legged on a cotton reel, complete with tiny glasses and a newspaper.
- Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, 'The Tailor Of Gloucester', is a children's book which was first published by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1903.
- The depiction of the helpful mouse on the reverse of the coin, is an original illustration by Beatrix Potter that was remastered by Emma Noble at The Royal Mint.
- The inscription, 'THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER', is shown around the reverse of the coin.
- The initials 'en', of the artist Emma Noble who remastered the design, are displayed on the reverse of the coin.
- The obverse of the coin features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Jody Clark.
- The Latin inscription around the obverse of the coin, 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · ', an abbreviation of 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR', translates as 'Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith', followed by the monetary value of '50 PENCE', and the year '2018', in English.
- The initials 'J.C', of the artist Jody Clark who created the official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, are displayed on the obverse of the coin, below the neck of the portrait.
- Released into general circulation in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.
