Wallace and Gromit feature on new 50p as Royal Mint launches special anniversary coin worth £2,420

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Wallace and Gromit feature on new 50p as Royal Mint launches special anniversary coin worth £2,420.

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Wallace and Gromit are among a host of much‑loved characters appearing on a new commemorative 50p launched by the Royal Mint to mark 50 years of Aardman Animations.The coin celebrates the half‑century milestone of the Bristol‑based studio behind some of Britain's most recognisable stop‑motion creations.Designed by Aardman, the reverse features a crowd scene including Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and the villainous penguin Feathers McGraw.Aardman, founded in the 1970s, is known for classics such as The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The commemorative collection offers a range of editions for collectors, starting at £15.A colour version is priced at £25, while a silver proof colour coin costs £92.50.

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A limited‑edition print is available for £250.At the top of the range is a gold proof coin retailing at £2,420.

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Only 100 have been produced, each carrying a face value of 50p despite the premium price.Once sold out, future buyers will need...

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