120 Years of Mischief – the 2022 Peter Rabbit £5!

By Change Checker | April 4, 2022 |

I can remember the very first time I was introduced to Peter Rabbit.

My grandmother, an avid Beatrix Potter fan, read me the tale of this mischievous little bunny rabbit one evening. From that point on, every time I went to stay with her, it would be the bedtime story I requested.

That’s the wonderful thing about The Tale of Peter Rabbit; it’s adored across generations.

From the original books, written in 1902, to this £5 coin, the nation continues to preserve Peter Rabbit’s legacy.

2022 UK Peter Rabbit™ £5

In celebration of 120 years of mischief, The Royal Mint issued a £5 coin, featuring a design of Peter Rabbit, straight from the storybooks!

2022 UK Peter Rabbit £5. Celebrating 120 Years since the character made his first appearance in Beatrix Potter's story, 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'. Features design of Peter Rabbit turned to the side with one front paw lifted. Wearing the famous blue jacket. A wildlife scene circles him, featuring bees, flowers, and birds. '120 Years' and 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' appear as inscriptions.

Designed by Ffion Gwillim, this coin shows the famous bunny rabbit in the stance that is famously known for being the emblem of Beatrix Potter’s works.

The coin also features the inscription ‘120 YEARS’ and ‘THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT’, in tribute to both Beatrix Potter’s talents and her most cherished character.

The popularity of previous Beatrix Potter releases first caused a collecting frenzy in 2016. Having remained some of the most popular coins amongst collectors ever since.

2021 UK Peter Rabbit™ £5

In 2021, Peter Rabbit made his first ever appearance on a UK £5 coin – the flagship issue, regarded as the UK’s most important commemorative coin amongst collectors.

2021 Peter Rabbit £5

Featuring a reverse design by Ffion Gwillim, the same artist behind this year’s stunning anniversary issue, this £5 coin depicts a charming scene of the whole rabbit family.

The perfect keepsake to treasure forever, this £5 coin proved incredibly popular with collectors!

Do you have fond memories of Peter Rabbit?

Perhaps you were read the stories as a child, or maybe you’re now reading them to your children or grandchildren? Let us know in the comments below!

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5 Comments

  1. Farhan on April 15, 2022 at 9:41 pm

    Hi Alex
    Where did you come in Newcastle



    • Alexandra on April 19, 2022 at 11:51 am

      Hi Farhan,

      We haven’t been to Newcastle yet, but we’re heading to the MetroCentre on Thursday 5th May. We hope to see you there!

      Thanks,
      Alex



  2. Linda Rolf on April 7, 2022 at 11:15 am

    I have 13 grandchildren how many can I buy?



    • Alexandra on April 7, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      We have a max order quantity of 9 per household.

      Thanks,
      Alex



  3. Zac Huxley-Sullivan on April 4, 2022 at 11:32 am

    Very nice set of coins from 2016- 2022!