![]() Unlike some other Beatrix Potter coins, the Royal Mint didn’t produce a gold proof version. T wo other version s of the Tailor of Gloucester 50p coin were minted alongside the standard cupronickel version – a brilliant uncirculated (BU) version and a coloured silver proof version (30,000 mintage). Other popular coins minted in 2018 include the Flopsy Bunny 50p (1.4 million mintage), the second Peter Rabbit 50p (1.4 million mintage) and the Mrs Tittlemouse 50p (1.7 million mintage), making the Tailor of Gloucester coin the most common by a considerable margin.Ī mintage of 3.9 million is quite average as far as 50p coins are concerned, but due to the popularity of this coin, it is still considered rare to come across. There were three other Beatrix Potter commemorative 50p coins minted that year, continuing a trend from the first set released in 2016. ![]() The standard circulated edition has a mintage of 3.9 million. ![]() The Tailor of Gloucester 50p coin was released in 2018. According to average sold values on eBay, you can expect to sell a Tailor of Gloucester 50p for £1.68 without postage and packaging.Īs the coin has only been in circulation for a couple of years, it is always worth checking your change to see if you could find one! Tailor of Gloucester 50p Mintage and Rarity ![]()
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