Tom Kitten Coins
| Discover official Royal Mint Tom Kitten coins celebrating one of Beatrix Potter’s most mischievous and beloved literary characters. Released in 2017 as part of the hugely successful Royal Mint Beatrix Potter 50p collection, the Tom Kitten 50p quickly became a popular modern commemorative coin among collectors of Beatrix Potter, Royal Mint 50p coins and modern British numismatics alike. Inspired by The Tale of Tom Kitten , the collection features beautifully engraved designs adapted from Beatrix Potter’s original illustrations. The series includes circulating 50p coins, Brilliant Uncirculated editions, silver proof coins, limited edition presentation issues and rare PCGS graded examples. The Royal Mint Tom Kitten 50p CoinThe Tom Kitten 50p was issued by The Royal Mint in 2017 following the enormous success of the original 2016 Beatrix Potter coin releases. Designed by Royal Mint artist Emma Noble, the reverse features Tom Kitten wearing his distinctive blue jacket inspired by Beatrix Potter’s classic illustrations, while the obverse features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. The coin formed part of the second annual Beatrix Potter collection alongside:
Today, Tom Kitten remains one of the most recognisable coins in the entire Beatrix Potter 50p series and continues to attract strong collector demand. Why Collect Tom Kitten Coins?Tom Kitten coins remain highly collectable because they combine:
The popularity of the Beatrix Potter series helped introduce millions of people to coin collecting, with Tom Kitten becoming one of the standout character releases from the 2017 programme. 2017 Tom Kitten 50p CoinsThe original 2017 release remains the key coin within the Tom Kitten series and is highly sought after in all formats. Collectors regularly search for:
The circulating version was issued with a mintage of 9.5 million coins, helping make it one of the most recognisable Beatrix Potter designs found in UK change. Brilliant Uncirculated Tom Kitten CoinsThe Royal Mint also released Brilliant Uncirculated Tom Kitten 50p coins finished to a higher standard than circulating examples and presented in official collector packaging. These presentation pack editions featured:
The official Brilliant Uncirculated presentation pack had a worldwide mintage of just 159,302 packs, increasing collector appeal for sealed Royal Mint examples. Silver Proof Tom Kitten CoinsThe Royal Mint released premium silver proof Tom Kitten coins struck in solid .925 sterling silver using specially prepared dies and polished blanks to create exceptional proof quality. These colourised silver proof editions remain among the most desirable releases within the Beatrix Potter collection. Silver proof Tom Kitten coins feature:
The standard silver proof release was limited to 27,643 coins worldwide, while the deluxe silver proof edition had an extremely limited mintage of just 1,427 coins worldwide. PCGS Graded Tom Kitten CoinsProfessionally graded Tom Kitten coins certified by PCGS are increasingly sought after by collectors looking for premium quality modern Royal Mint coins. Popular certified examples include:
PR70 Deep Cameo examples are especially desirable due to their flawless condition and strong registry-quality appeal among modern coin collectors. The Tale of Tom KittenOriginally published by Beatrix Potter in 1907, The Tale of Tom Kitten tells the story of Tom and his sisters Moppet and Mittens as they attempt to stay clean and tidy for their mother’s guests. The story became one of Beatrix Potter’s most successful and enduring children’s books. The continued popularity of the original story, combined with the success of the Royal Mint coin collection, has helped maintain strong collector demand for Tom Kitten coins among:
Buy Tom Kitten Coins with ConfidenceAt The London Coin Company , we specialise in modern Royal Mint commemorative coins including rare Beatrix Potter issues, proof coins and certified PCGS graded examples. Our Tom Kitten coin range regularly includes:
Whether you are completing a Beatrix Potter collection, searching for a rare Tom Kitten 50p or investing in limited edition Royal Mint proof coins, this much-loved character remains one of the highlights of the modern Beatrix Potter coin series. |
