Only 15,000 of the Squirrel Nutkin 50p Silver Proof coins were released to the public. (Caption: Beatrix Potter’s illustration of the squirrels setting sail on their rafts for Owl Island) How Much Is the Squirrel Nutkin 50p Worth?

The coin is encased in a protective clear acrylic block. Because the coin is struck to Silver Proof standard with colour printing, the fine details are more vibrant and reflect Beatrix’s original watercolour illustrations. Designed by Royal Mint engraver Emma Noble, the reverse side features the red squirrel striking a cheeky pose, reminiscent of the image on the first edition cover of the story. The Squirrel Nutkin 50p coin is the second coin released in the 2016 Beatrix Potter 50p series. This Squirrel Nutkin 50p is part of a larger collection of Beatrix Potter coins released in 2016 to celebrate the 150 th birthday of Beatrix Potter. Like in most of her stories, the adventures take place in areas that are inspired by real locations.

Written in 1903, her story follows Squirrel Nutkin, a naughty red squirrel that loses half his tail to Old Brown, the resident owl on Owl Island where Nutkin and his many cousins were collecting nuts. Written by beloved British children’s author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter, “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” is Potter’s second tale.

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