© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
50 Pence - Charles III Bagpuss; Coloured
2024 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Location | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Westminster Collection |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#418721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bagpuss, Emily’s saggy old cloth cat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50p
He gave a big yawn and settled down to sleep
Engraver: Matt Tindall
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin issued in set of 5 coins:
Issued also in non-coloured version and as silver coloured.
Interesting fact
The Bagpuss 50p coin is a non-circulating coin released in 2024 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the beloved children's character Bagpuss. The coin features an image of Bagpuss on one side and Charles III on the other. It's made of copper-nickel and weighs 8 grams. The coin's colorful design and limited mintage make it a unique and collectible item for fans of Bagpuss and numismatics.
