‘The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin’ 50p coin features the impertinent, yet loveable, red squirrel named Nutkin and his daring escape from an owl called Old Brown. So, at seven times it's face value, it's a good addition to your collection if you find it in your change.Ī total of five Emma Noble-designed coins featuring favourites including Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter, Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddle-duck and Squirrel Nutkin were released in 2016.
But how much is it worth and how rare is it?Īccording to the most recent eBay and Amazon sales, the value of the coin, in good circulated condition and excluding any postage or selling costs, is around £3.50. The fifth of the coins to be released in the series is the 2016 Squirrel Nutkin 50p coin. A series of commemorative 50p coins honouring Beatrix Potter, were released in 2016 by the Royal Mint, to mark the 150th anniversary of the famed children's book author's birth.
