| Coin | Silver Half Ounce 2021 Alice in Wonderland |
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The half ounce silver piece is a bullion and commemorative denomination issued by the Royal Mint. It is used mostly for Britannia-type coins: British bullion coins issued in gold since 1987 and in silver since 1997. Some of the one-year types are not Britannia-themed though.
This 1/2oz (half-ounce) silver coin is the first in a two-coin mini series by the Royal Mint commemorating Lewis Carrol’s classic book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
The Mint says about it:
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a truly original literary masterpiece and timeless tale made for the imagination. In 2021, Lewis Carroll’s story about an inquisitive young girl called Alice will be celebrated on a UK coin for the very first time. Created in collaboration with the V&A, this coin is exclusively brought to you from The Royal Mint’s Treasury of Tales. Made for both adults and children alike, Alice’s mind-bending trip into Wonderland is a classic example of literary nonsense, a popular form of writing in the mid-nineteenth century. What’s more, the book has never been out of print since its first publication in 1865.
Whilst Carroll’s words weave endless possibilities for our imagination, graphic humorist and political cartoonist Sir John Tenniel provided charming illustrations that helped bring the story to life - one of which features on the reverse design for this coin. This wonderful tribute to one of the most imaginative tales in literary history is a coin that can serve as a treasured keepsake for ardent fans of the book, or even the perfect "unbirthday" gift for a friend or loved one to start or add to their collection. |
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The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").
In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).
Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend, followed by the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 1 POUND · 2021 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English and the year.
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The reverse of the coin features an illustration from the children's book "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Alice is seen talking to the Cheshire Cat, who is up on a tree branch.
On four lines, the inscription reads ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND.
The face value and denomination are on the obverse. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in thematically illustrated coloured acrylic block, boxed.
Limited Edition: 5,000; Maximum Coin Mintage: 5,510.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK21AWHS
Date of issue: 5 July 2021.
Release price: £65.00
Mintage includes 1,730 boxed coins and 258 in a coin and book set. |
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| See also |
Coins in the Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland series include:
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Through the Looking-Glass
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Through the Looking-Glass
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Through the Looking-Glass
- 1/2 oz Silver Proof, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- 1/2 oz Silver Proof, Through the Looking-Glass
- £5 CuproNickel, with coloured version, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- £5 CuproNickel, with coloured version, Through the Looking-Glass
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