The coin itself is protected and can be proudly displayed in its clear acrylic case. It comes with a fold-out presentation folder detailing facts about Beatrix Potter’s life and quotes from Peter Rabbit’s story. This coloured coin brings another layer of quality and brings out the fine details of Emma Noble’s engraving. 925 sterling silver finished to Proof standard with the special addition of colour printing. This year’s design, by Emma Noble, features Peter standing upright in his coat, holding his handkerchief. However, the 2019 50p coin is special because the adorable rabbit returned alone, not part of any Beatrix Potter series. Since then, there has been a new Peter Rabbit design included every year as part of a growing lineup of Beatrix’s characters. He was the hero of her first story, ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ and readers followed him as he dared to enter Mr McGregor’s garden, just to get some radishes. The 2016 50p series included Peter Rabbit, Beatrix’s most well-known and beloved character. In 2016, the Royal Mint released five coins in celebration of the 150 th anniversary of Beatrix Potter. Introducing the Peter Rabbit 2019 Silver Proof Coin
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