As you know there’s no shortage of great authors celebrated on our coinage – from classic children’s authors like Beatrix Potter and Julia Donaldson, to Victorian greats like Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – there’s a big selection of coins to choose from!
And that’s where YOU come in.
I need your help in shortlisting the FIVE most popular British Isles coins that celebrate the works of authors who have transported us to Victorian Britain, the hundred acre wood and everywhere in between.
Take a look through the coins below and vote for your favourite in our poll!
From Charles Dickens to Julia Donaldson and even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle our British Isles coins have transported us from Victorian Britain to the hundred acre wood and everywhere in between. So in my latest video I wanted to take a closer look at the most sought after coins that…
In recent years there’s one coin that has catapulted to the top of the must-have list for many collectors. Of course, I’m talking about the 50p. And whilst the 50p has always had a place in collector’s hearts – it has after all featured some of the most sought-after designs…
Four new Beatrix Potter 50p silver coins have been revealed by The Royal Mint. Benjamin Bunny, Mr. Jeremy Fisher, and Tom Kitten all feature for the first time on UK coinage - whilst Peter Rabbit scampers back onto our currency for the second year in a row. The four coins issued in 2016 created…
I have chosen Raymond Briggs as the author of the Snowman which appeals to all age groups both young and old. Not only are the books well written but the coins represent exactly the Royal Mints portrayal of the characters.
Michael Lewis Williamson February 20, 2021 at 1:30 pm
We are reminded of Charles Dickens every Christmas.
And will be for years to come.
Also, Christmas would not be Christmas without one of the Classic movies from Dickens story books.The set of coins of Dickens as Famous Author are beautifully designed.
HG Wells my favourite
I have chosen Raymond Briggs as the author of the Snowman which appeals to all age groups both young and old. Not only are the books well written but the coins represent exactly the Royal Mints portrayal of the characters.
The Shakespeare set is my favourite. All three are beautifully designed and worthy of the great Bard.
It has to be the snowman coin which appeals to youg and old alike.
Charlie D.. favourite author, favourite coins ?
We are reminded of Charles Dickens every Christmas.
And will be for years to come.
Also, Christmas would not be Christmas without one of the Classic movies from Dickens story books.The set of coins of Dickens as Famous Author are beautifully designed.
Alice in wonderland is so full of wonder.
I love the Lewis Carrol stories they take you away into fantacy land.
Beatrix Potter, great for children thinking about coin collecting as a hobby
I like the Sir Walter Scott coin which was made into a 3yr set. A brilliant set of 3