2017 UK ‘Beatrix Potter – The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ 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 illustration of Peter Rabbit, from 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit', 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 shows an illustration of the character 'Peter Rabbit', which is featured in 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit', the famous story by Beatrix Potter.
- Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit', was first self-published by Beatrix Potter in December 1901.
- The depiction of the character Peter Rabbit 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 TALE OF PETER RABBIT', is shown on the reverse of the coin, around the illustration of the famous Beatrix Potter character.
- 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 '2017', 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.
- A limited release of approximately 223,661 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 | 223,661 |
| Year of Issue | 2017 |
| Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II, Fifth Portrait |
| Reverse Designer(s) | Beatrix Potter, remastered by Emma Noble |
| Obverse Designer(s) | Jody Clark |



