Celebrate one of Beatrix Potter’s most beloved characters with the 2016 UK Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p coin. Issued to mark the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth, this coin forms part of a charming series that brings her much-loved stories to life on UK coinage.

The reverse design by Emma Noble features Jemima Puddle-Duck at the centre, faithfully capturing the character’s gentle and recognisable appearance from Potter’s original illustrations. The inscription ‘JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK’ accompanies the design, creating a delightful tribute to the 1908 tale in which Jemima searches for a safe place to lay her eggs. The simple yet characterful artwork makes this coin especially appealing to collectors of literary themes and British children’s classics.

The obverse features the fifth portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, showing the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem. This portrait appears on all UK circulating coins from 2015 onwards and marks a new era in modern coinage.

Struck in cupro-nickel to standard 50p specifications, the coin weighs 8 grams and measures 27.30 millimetres in diameter. It features the distinctive seven-sided shape and a plain edge.

Issued in 2016, this coin was the third release in the Beatrix Potter 50p series, which has become one of the most popular modern collections. Combining literary heritage with detailed design, the Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p is a charming addition for collectors seeking coins that celebrate British storytelling and illustration.

*Image is representative of the coin you will receive 

**Struck for general circulation and subsequently acquired by The Royal Mint from the secondary market.