Paddington at the Tower of London 50p Coin

2019 · Paddington Bear · Circulating

Price Guide: £4.00

Part of the second wave of Paddington Bear 50p coins, this design shows Michael Bond's much-loved bear exploring the Tower of London, suitcase in hand. It followed the original 2018 pair (Paddington at the Station and Paddington at the Palace) and was released alongside a matching St Paul's Cathedral design.

The Paddington coins were popular with both collectors and the wider public thanks to the character's broad appeal, and most examples in circulation trade close to face value, with uncirculated Royal Mint-packaged versions carrying a modest premium.

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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

The design

Paddington Bear, suitcase in hand, pictured at the Tower of London.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Paddington at the Tower of London 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 Paddington at the Tower of London 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 Paddington at the Tower of London 50p released?

It was first issued in 2019.