Five Pounds 2022 Peter Rabbit, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

At the time of decimalisation in 1971, the United Kingdom Crown coin (equal to 5 shillings) was redenominated as a 25p coin and pieces struck prior to 1990 - all the way back to 1818 - continue to be legal tender for that amount. The old denomination had been a regular circulating coin in the 19th century, but in the 20th century it became more of a commemorative denomination.

The Royal Mint continued issuing commemorative coins in the same format - using the traditional coin dimensions, but in copper-nickel. These were initially also denominated as 25 pence but the "Crown" was changed in 1990 to a commemorative £5 (five pound) coin, having the same dimensions and weight but with a face value twenty times as great.

The denomination is used to mark special occasions, usually royal in theme, rather than for use in general circulation. Although not circulating, these coins are legal tender.

This £5 Crown-sized commemorative coin marks 120 years since the publication of Peter Rabbit.

The mint says:
Bounding his way across a series of UK £5 coins, the mischievous Peter Rabbit returns in 2022 as we mark 120 years since the first publication of Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit. What started as an illustrated letter to a child has now become one of the most cherished children’s tales from the twentieth century. Peter Rabbit first captured imaginations through his mischievous antics in 1902 and his popularity still endures amongst little ones discovering The Tale of Peter Rabbit for the first time. The boisterous bunny has also left an indelible mark on the imaginations of older generations - not to mention Mr. McGregor’s garden!

Perfect for fans of Beatrix Potter’s tales, this coin is a wonderful gift to start a child’s journey into the world of collecting or as a thoughtful keepsake for those who continue to cherish the stories of Beatrix Potter into adulthood. The coin’s beautifully crafted reverse design is based on a charming illustration of the rabbit that was originally created by the story’s multi-talented author. Available as a gold Proof, silver Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated edition, alongside a limited-edition Peter Rabbit 2022 Minty piggy bank, the range continues Peter Rabbit’s journey on UK coins and has been produced in partnership with The World of Peter Rabbit.