Name: Paddington at Buckingham Palace 50p
Brand: The Royal Mint
Price: 1.00 GBP
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Paddington at Buckingham Palace 50p

Paddington at Buckingham Palace 50p Images

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Paddington at Buckingham Palace 50p Obverse - 2018 UK 50p Coin Head Side

Obverse (Heads)

The obverse (heads side) of the 2018 50p coin featuring the portrait designed by Jody Clark .

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Paddington at Buckingham Palace 50p Specifications

Weight 8g

Diameter 27.3mm

Circulating Mintage 5,901,000

Obverse Designer Jody Clark

Reverse Designer David Knapton

Detailed Information

🐻‍❄️ 2018 Paddington at Buckingham Palace 50p

Circulating character 50p featuring Paddington Bear waving a Union Flag outside Buckingham Palace – the second 2018 Paddington design and a hugely popular modern commemorative.

Summary of Value & Key Facts

The 2018 Paddington at Buckingham Palace 50p was released to celebrate the 60th anniversary of A Bear Called Paddington. With a circulation mintage of 5,901,000, it is classed as a common coin by mintage, but strong collector demand – especially from Paddington fans – gives it a small but reliable premium over face value.

📊 Key Figures

Core specifications and guide values for the 2018 Paddington at Buckingham Palace 50p.

Aspect	Figure	Notes
Denomination	50 pence	Seven-sided UK commemorative 50p issued in 2018 for general circulation and in collector formats.
Alloy, weight & diameter	Cupro-nickel, 8.00 g, 27.30 mm	Standard modern 50p specification (75% copper, 25% nickel) with a plain edge.
Year of issue	2018	One of two Paddington 50p designs issued in 2018 (the other is Paddington at the Station).
Mintage (circulating)	5,901,000	Official circulation mintage; generally rated as a “common” modern commemorative.
BU mintage (total)	149,842 BU	Brilliant Uncirculated coins across all Royal Mint packs and sets.
Designers	Reverse: David (Dave) Knapton Obverse: Jody Clark	Reverse shows Paddington waving a Union Flag outside Buckingham Palace; obverse carries the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Typical value (circulated)	About £1	Most circulated examples sell for roughly double face value in nice collectable condition.
Typical value (BU)	About £4.50+	Brilliant Uncirculated coins in original Royal Mint packaging usually sit in the mid–single digit range.

💡 Collector Notes

Paddington at Buckingham Palace pairs a beloved children’s character with one of Britain’s most famous landmarks. It’s not rare by mintage, but it’s one of those coins that vanishes into collections and kids’ money boxes very quickly.

Commemorative theme: Issued to mark 60 years of Paddington Bear, this coin shows the bear from Darkest Peru visiting Buckingham Palace, Union Flag in paw, reflecting both his royal connections and his status as a British cultural icon.
Design: The reverse shows Paddington in his duffle coat and hat, standing outside the Palace railings and waving a flag. Architectural detail on the Palace and railings gives the design depth while still keeping Paddington the clear focus.
Rarity in context: With just over 5.9 million pieces in circulation, this is a common Paddington coin by numbers, but strong character-coin demand (and people hoarding them) keeps it less easy to find than the mintage alone suggests.
Circulating vs collector versions:
- Circulated: Found in change, often with typical wear and bag marks. These still command a small premium over face value.
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU): Sold in Royal Mint BU packs and year sets. BU coins show full lustre and sharp detail on Paddington, the Union Flag and the Palace background.
- Silver & gold proof: The same design also appears as coloured silver proof and gold proof issues with much lower mintages for higher-end collectors.
Collecting tip: For circulation finds, look for strong detail in Paddington’s coat and the Palace windows, and try to avoid coins with deep scratches across the central scene. For BU/proof versions, intact original Royal Mint packaging and certificates are key for long-term value.

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