The 2020 Gold Proof Rupert Bear 50 Pence 5-Coin Set.
This coin set celebrates 100 years since the creation of Mary Tourtel's cartoon character which first appeared in the Daily Express newspaper on 8th November.
The set contains five 22-carat gold proof 50p coins which depict the various characters of the comic strip such as Rupert, Podgy Pig, Edward Trunk, Bill Badger and Algy Pug.
Only 15 of these sets were issued. This set is numbered 2.
Rupert Bear was created by Mary Tourtel in 1920.
Since first appearing as a single panel in the Daily Express, Rupert's popularity has grown and he has appeared in a number of books, annuals, television series and video games.
In September 2020, the Royal Mail issued a set of stamps to commemorate Rupert's centenary.
The obverse features Jody Clark's portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
The reverse of these 5 coins feature some of the most popular characters of the Rupert Bear stories, as designed by Matt Tindall. The coins show depictions of:
Podgy Pig;
Edward Trunk;
Bill Badger;
Algy Pug;
and of course, Rupert Bear.
Metal | Gold |
Diameter | 27.3mm |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 2.282 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Issue Limit | 15 |
Date | 2020 |
Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
Reverse Designer | Matt Tindall |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | Unknown |
Country | Isle of Man |
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