THE ROYAL Mint launched their Winnie the Pooh 50p coins in 2020, and fans were delighted when Eeyore joined the gang.
The set of 50p coins was created celebrating the birth of the real Christopher Robin, the inspiration behind the character name and son of author AA Milne.
There are three editions of the Eeyore coin.
The first collection featured Pooh, Piglet and Christopher Robin before the second collection featured a Winnie the Pooh coin and the character additions of Owl and Tigger.
A third set was released featuring Eeyore and Kanga & Roo.
Royal Mint writes about Eeyore: “Kind and generous at heart, Disney’s Eeyore may be a little glum at times but the Hundred Acre Wood just wouldn’t be the same without the blue-grey donkey.”
The coins were a collaboration with Disney and were created by Royal Mint designer Daniel Thorne.
Eeyore’s 50p features the much-loved donkey character with a little bee.
Each coin can be purchased from The Royal Mint and you can grab the coin for £10 or a colour version for £20.
And if you’re feeling really generous you can buy the gold proof coin for a whopping £1,150, however you’ll need to be quick as stocks are low.
These coins are uncirculated so you won’t find one hanging about in your loose change, but you might be able to snap one up online:
How much is the Eeyore 50p worth?
The coloured version is being listed for a hefty £75 on eBay – but it’s best to check “completed” listings to see what they’re actually selling for.
The original design sold on eBay for £13, making the seller a £3 profit.
Meanwhile, the gold proof coin is currently up for sale at £2,695, which if sold would make a £1,545 profit.
However, ultimately the value of the coin is affected by the bidders themselves.
If you are buying one, it’s important to check it’s not a fake.
Do your research to see what other coins have sold for, to give an idea of what you can expect to pay (or to make, if you’re selling)
I’ve found a rare coin in my change, what do I do?
If you find a rare coin in your change, it can be like finding a hidden gem.
You should research the coin to see if may hold any value which is affected by how scarce it is.
Sites including eBay, The Royal Mint and Coin Hunter are good places to start.
You may have found the rare Kew Gardens 50p which has sold for £210.
Another coin in the Winnie the Pooh collection is the Kanga and Roo 50p.
And a rare Blue Peter 50p sold for £253 on eBay.