Are you looking through your loose change, thinking “I’ve never seen that coin before’? Well, it’s true that some coins are far rarer than others. Take a look through this list of Beatrix Potter coins to see how rare they really are and how much they could be worth if you sold them.
How many Beatrix Potter 50p coins are there?
The Beatrix Potter coins were first released in 2016 to celebrate 150 years since the author’s birth. There were 5 coins released that year, with 8 more to follow over the next three, making a total of 13 that went into circulation to the general public.
Which is the rarest Beatrix Potter 50p?
Two coins share the honour – Flopsy Bunny and Peter Rabbit from 2018. Each had 1,400,000 coins issued.
Across the range, just over 100 million coins were minted in total. Because there were so many issued and all quite recently, they have yet to rise in value much. Take a look at my post on the rarest 50p coins if you’re looking for some 50p coins that are more valuable.
How much are the Beatrix Potter 50p coins worth?
Let’s start with the most common coin, working down to the rarest.
Benjamin Bunny 50p coin
Released in 2017 as part of the second set of Beatrix Potter coins, this is by far the most common coin with over 25,000,000 million minted. Still, the coin could fetch £2.50 if it is in excellent condition.
Peter Rabbit 2017 50p coin
This 2017 coin was the 2nd of 3 issues of Peter Rabbit coins and is the most common with 19,900,000 minted. Because there are several versions of the Peter Rabbit coin, this one is actually worth less than the Benjamin Bunny and will only sell for £1.50 if in excellent condition.
Mr. Jeremy Fisher 50p coin
Also released in 2017, the Mr. Jeremy Fisher 50 pence piece had a total of 9,900,000 coins issued. Due to them still being widely available, these coins usually fetch around £2 if they’re in excellent condition.
Peter Rabbit 2016 50p coin
This is the first Beatrix Potter 50p to be released back in 2016, with 9,600,000 coins being minted. If you have a coin in great condition, you may be able to sell it for around £1.
Tom Kitten 50p coin
There were a total of 9,500,000 Tom Kitten coins released in 2017. Because of this, the coin hasn’t risen much in value and could be sold for £2.50 if in great condition.
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 50p coin
Released in 2016, there were a total of 8,800,000 Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 50p coins released. If you hold one that’s in excellent condition, expect it to be valued at around £2.50.
Beatrix Potter Portrait 50p coin
6,900,000 of these coins were released back in 2016. As it’s slightly rarer than some of the other 50p coins higher up on this list, it can fetch up to £3 when in good condition.
Squirrel Nutkin 50p coin
Another coin released in 2016, there were 5,000,000 of these 50 pence pieces minted. Even though this coin is rarer than the Beatrix Potter Portrait, it only fetches around 75 pence if found in good condition.
The Tailor of Gloucester 50p coin
This is the most common of all the Beatrix Potter coins released in 2018 with 3,900,000 being issued. The coin still hasn’t risen much in value and is only worth £2 if in excellent condition.
Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p coin
The Jemima Puddle-Duck coin is the rarest of all the 2016 Beatrix Potter 50p released, with 2,100,000 minted. If you own one of these in good condition, then they usually sell for around £3.
Mrs. Tittlemouse 50p coin
1,700,000 Mrs. Tittlemouse coins were released back in 2018. Because this is one of the more rare coins, good examples can be sold for around £4.
Peter Rabbit 2018 50p coin
The joint rarest coin on the list, this is the third Peter Rabbit edition to be released. There were 1,400,000 of these coins minted in 2018. If you find one of these 50p coins in great condition, it should sell for around £3.50.
Flopsy Bunny 50p coin
Like the Peter Rabbit coin from 2018, there were 1,400,000 Flopsy Bunny’s released in the same year. This is the most valuable coin on our list, with an expected value for a coin in excellent condition fetching £4.
Where can I sell my coins?
Because these coins are still quite inexpensive, if you want to sell them, your best bet would be to use an auction site like eBay. Here you will find plenty of customers looking to complete their coin collections. You can also try places like Facebook Marketplace. Although there won’t be as many potential buyers, you won’t have to pay fees.
Are these 50p coins worth selling?
Only you can decide. None of these coins will make you a large profit, but they should still make you some money. And if you can sell a 50p coin for £4, that’s an easy way to make money. But remember that you may have to pay auction fees and postage.
It may be worth holding on to them as coins tend to become more valuable the older they are. However, it could be many years before they increase in worth significantly.
How much are the Beatrix Potter coins if sold together?
If you’re considering collecting all the coins and selling them as one lot, you’re unlikely to make much more money than selling them individually. At the moment, a complete set sells for around £25 – an average of £1.92 per coin. This is because the majority of collectors already have most coins in the set and are looking for individual coins to complete their collection.
Who was Beatrix Potter?
Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 and printed her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1901. She went on to publish 22 further books in the series. The books have been translated into 35 different languages and have sold over 100 million copies. She was also a keen conservationist and natural scientist.
If making money from coins interests you, take a look at my post on the most valuable coins available.