Tom Kitten 50p Coin

· Beatrix Potter · Circulating

Price Guide: £3.00

Tom Kitten, the disobedient kitten from Beatrix Potter's 1907 tale who loses his clothes to a family of rats, appears on this addition to the Royal Mint's Beatrix Potter 50p series. The coin reverse is adapted directly from Potter's original artwork.

Tom Kitten was released into general circulation alongside the rest of the character range and is an affordable, easy-to-find coin for collectors completing the set.

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£3.00

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Tom Kitten 50p worth?

Current collector guide value is around £3.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.

How many Tom Kitten 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 Tom Kitten 50p released?

Release year is being confirmed for this design.