2016 UK ‘Beatrix Potter – Jemima Puddle-Duck’ Fifty Pence Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
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- Produced by The Royal Mint.
- Part of a series of coin releases to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the children's author, Beatrix Potter.
- The reverse of the coin depicts the character 'Jemima Puddle-Duck', from the books by Beatrix Potter, an illustration remastered by Emma Noble at The Royal Mint.
- The obverse of the coin features the fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Jody Clark.
- Rare and limited release.
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- 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 a character from the Beatrix Potter books, 'Jemima Puddle-Duck', depicted wearing her bonnet and shawl.
- Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, Jemima Puddle-Duck first appeared in 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck', published in 1908 by Frederick Warne & Co.
- The depiction of the character Jemima Puddle-Duck 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, 'JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK', is shown around the illustration of the famous Beatrix Potter character on the reverse of the coin.
- The initials 'en', of the artist Emma Noble who remastered the illustration, 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 '2016', 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.
- Provided by The Royal Mint in a presentation card.
- Maximum mintage of 138,937 coins.
| Country of Issue | United Kingdom |
| Denomination(s) | Fifty Pence (50p) |
| Alloy(s) | CU/NI |
| Weight(s) | 8.00g |
| Diameter(s) | 27.30mm |
| Shape(s) | Heptagon (7 Sided) |
| Quality | BU |
| Mintage | 138,937 |
| Year of Issue | 2016 |
| Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II, Fifth Portrait |
| Reverse Designer(s) | Emma Noble |
| Obverse Designer(s) | Jody Clark |



