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The most sought-after Winnie the Pooh 50p coins yet!
The final coin in the Winnie the Pooh 50p series has been issued today, marking an end to one of the biggest sell-out stories of recent years. Secure yours here in .925 Sterling Silver >>
And, considering the drastic edition limit cuts to the 2022 coins, THOUSANDS of collectors are set to miss out on completing their collection…
Celebrating 95 years of fun-filled adventure, these charming 50p coins each feature designs of the best-loved characters from A. A. Milne’s original stories, with original illustrations from E. H. Shepard.
When the first three coins were issued in 2020, they took the collecting world by storm. They were so popular that the very first Silver Proof 50p featuring Winnie the Pooh himself – SOLD-OUT in LESS THAN 24 HOURS!
Tigger 50p sells out
Collector demand continued into 2021 with the second series of Winnie the Pooh 50p coins.
Featuring some of Winnie the Pooh’s most trusted companions, these coins each had an edition limit of JUST 18,000 for their Silver Proof specification.
In fact, so popular were these coins that the Tigger 50p is no longer available at The Royal Mint.
As collectors anticipated the issue of the final three coins in the series in 2022, at The Westminster Collection, we were already expecting demand to outweigh supply.
JUST 6,000 ISSUED WORLDWIDE
That’s because JUST 6,000 of each of the Silver Proof 50p coins have been issued worldwide – one third of the edition limit of the sell-out 2020 and 2021 coins!
12,000 collectors missed out on the Eeyore Silver Proof 50p as it sold-out in a matter of hours at The Royal Mint.
Undoubtedly, this final 50p, which features a design of the most popular Winnie the Pooh characters, will be just as popular. Unfortunately, this means many will likely miss out on securing it for their collection.
How much is the Winnie the Pooh 50p worth?
The first and last issues in any coin series are hugely popular with collectors.
When a theme is as universally popular as Winnie the Pooh, there are no surprises collectors rushed to get their hands on the UK’s first Winnie the Pooh 50p.
Much like first editions of best-selling books, or the first run of banknotes, UK-first coin issues can sell for well over their retail price on secondary market sites.
And, with edition limits as low as this, we knew the sell-out potential for this coin was high, and collectors knew it too.
Don’t miss out on the Winnie the Pooh and Friends 50p!
If you want to be one of JUST 6,000 lucky collectors to own this BRAND-NEW coin in .925 Sterling Silver, you’ll need to act extremely fast.
Click here to secure yours for the Royal Mint issue price of JUST £67.50 (+p&p) >>
If you’re interested…
Introducing the latest innovative coin with a special MOVING feature…
I’ve been sourcing special coins for collectors for years and innovation is something I’m always on the lookout for. Whether it be a unique shape, size or never before-seen technology, new coins that push the limits on what can be achieved next in the minting world is one sure-fire way to make your collection stand out.
And over the last few years, I’ve been lucky enough to see first-hand some of the world’s most stunning, technologically advanced coins, with sell-outs almost guaranteed.
So you can imagine my excitement when I found out about this brand new interactive 3oz silver coin!
Introducing the Alexander Graham Bell Telephone Shaped Silver 3oz Coin
Alexander Graham Bell revolutionised communication as we know it and held more than 18 patents for his inventions and ground-breaking work in communications. And this year, a Brand New interactive 3oz Silver Coin has been issued in his honour to commemorate 100 years since his death.
This stunning release features something that has been highly revered by collectors since it was first seen back in 2018…
The cutting edge technology used to bring this coin to life truly is outstanding as it has allowed the coin to become interactive. Struck with an Antique finish, unlike with a Proof coin you can handle it without fear of damaging – you can even spin the dial as if making a call, as a protective finish has also been applied to the Gold-Plated inlay.
Unfortunately, images can only go some way towards showing the glory of this coin. Let’s take a look at that unique rotating feature below to truly appreciate its beauty:
It is so visually impressive that words will never be able to do it justice. Nothing can compare to holding the coin struck from a full 3oz of Silver in your hand and being able to elegantly move the 24ct Gold-plated moveable inlay around the centre.
Many commemoratives have been issued this year to commemorate the famous inventor although none quite as unique as this. Shaped just like an old-fashioned rotary telephone, you’ll also notice those classic curves created using advanced minting techniques. And let’s not forget about the microscopic details of Alexander Graham Bell himself surrounding the gold-plated centerpiece…
In 2018, The Royal Canadian Mint released an interactive coin featuring a Bumblebee hovering around a flower, it was voted Collector’s Gallery favourite coin of the year! It was a world FIRST and completely SOLD-OUT within a matter of weeks at the Mint.
And the same can be said for the second coin in the series, the Christmas Tree and Train, which featured a classic train running the circumference of a Christmas Tree that also SOLD-OUT before the official release date..
Not only are these sell-outs attributed to the quality, craftsmanship and uniqueness of these coins, but also to the extremely low edition limits.
So it’s safe to say that interactive coins are incredibly sought-after by collectors looking to build a meaningful collection. This Alexander Graham Bell Silver 3oz Coin is strictly limited to just 999 collectors worldwide, and JUST 50 are currently available for Westminster collectors. When you consider the sell-out successes of the previous coins with higher edition limits and the collectors who will want to be at the forefront in owning this innovative new coin, demand is almost guaranteed to exceed the availability.
This Alexander Graham Bell Telephone Shaped Silver 3oz Coin magnificently merges art and technology; engraving and casting; silver and gold. You really do need to see it first-hand to fully appreciate all the stand-out features. It’s an outstanding work of art that is visually spectacular, words will never be able to do it justice.
It is safe to say, we don’t expect these coins to be around for long and if the past is anything to go by, it’s virtually guaranteed that our tiny allocation of 50 will be snapped up by collectors.
Do you know the British inventor behind the steam locomotive?
Richard Trevithick was born in a small Cornish mining village in 1771 and was surrounded by engineering at an early age, which paved the way for him to become the pivotal inventor and engineer who was responsible for inventing the first ever working steam locomotive…
During his school years, Trevithick paid little attention in class and instead focused on sports; however he also had a natural aptitude for arithmetic, and always managed to get to the correct answer using unconventional methods.
During his time working in the mining community, Trevithick began to pioneer the use of high-pressure steam, and started building and modifying steam engines around this principle. As time went on, and boiler technology improved, Trevithick realised this now allowed for the safe production of high-pressure steam; which meant engines could be smaller and more economical to run.
Trevithick’s early applications of high-pressure steam ranged from stationary engines to steam-road locomotives. In 1802, Trevithick built his first steam locomotive for the Coalbrookdale Ironworks in Shropshire.
In 1804, the first officially recorded steam-hauled railway journey took place when another one of Trevithick’s locomotives hauled a train from the Pen-y-Darren Ironworks in Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon in South Wales.
Trevithick’s inventions were responsible for revolutionising the mining industry and he became a well-respected figure in both mining and engineering circles because of it. Trevithick even had some involvement in the early development of the Thames Tunnel, and several different nautical projects, however the successful first working steam locomotive remains his most well-known claim to fame.
Now commemorated on a BRAND NEW range of coins
And now, a portrait of Richard Trevithick features on a BRAND NEW range of coins, exclusive for Westminster Collectors.
This is the first time a portrait of this pivotal inventor and engineer from our history has been featured on a British Isles coin, and the edition limits for each of the three specifications this coin has been issued in, are very low…
You can explore this coin range using the link below – however, with such low edition limits on each of this coins specifications, you’ll need to act fast if you want to add one to your collection!
