2017 Silver Proof 50p - Mr Jeremy Fisher

CELEBRATING BEATRIX POTTER AND HER LITTLE TALES

The second release in the Beatrix Potter 2017 Collection features Mr. Jeremy Fisher – the first time the character has appeared on an official United Kingdom coin. ‘The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher’ is the eighth of the little tales, following the frog in his waterproof mackintosh and galoshes, through his day of fishing adventures. Jeremy may come home without his galoshes, or the minnows he set out to catch, but he is relieved not to end up as a trout’s dinner.

This 925 sterling silver coin showcases how effective colour printing can be. The tiniest details, like Jeremy’s smart jacket and shovel, have been highlighted by the technique, and enhanced by the coin’s Proof finish.

Beatrix Potter is world renowned for her 23 Little White Books for Children which include Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs Tiggy Winkle, The Tale Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, her ‘small books for small hands’ have endured for more than a century.

Coin Specifications

Diameter - 27.30mm

Weight - 8g

Denomination - 50p

Alloy - 0.925 Silver

Limited Presentation of  30,000 coloured printed coins

Each coin is presented in a clear acrylic presentation case and is accompanied by information on the character and quotes from Beatrix's original tales and housed in a presentation box, accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.