50 Pence Coins
Aardman: 50 Years 50p coin

Aardman: 50 Years 50p Coin

2026 · Commemorative

Price Guide: £4.00

This 50p marks 50 years of Aardman, the Bristol-based animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run, celebrated for its distinctive stop-motion claymation style and status as one of Britain's best-loved creative exports.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common, popular find for collectors and animation fans.

Specifications

  • Diameter27.30mm
  • Weight8.00g
  • CompositionCupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
  • EdgePlain
  • Designer—
  • Obverse designerJody Clark
  • Mintage (circulation)—

Variants & values

Every finish The Royal Mint issued for this design, with issue price, mintage and value where known.

Circulating strike

  • MetalCupro-nickel
  • Guide value£4.00

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Aardman: 50 Years 50p worth?

Current collector guide value is around £4.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.

How many Aardman: 50 Years 50p coins were made?

Mintage figures vary by finish - see the variants table above for the limited-edition cap and current mintage of each version.

What year was the Aardman: 50 Years 50p released?

It was first issued in 2026.

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