You can now buy a Winnie the Pooh 50p coin - with a full collection coming soon

A new 50p coin depicting beloved children’s character Winnie the Pooh is now available in the UK, adding to the growing number of illustrated coins.

The coin forms part of a new AA Milne collection, and there will be a total of nine coins illustrating Winnie and his friends.

What is the new AA Milne coin collection?

Each coin will feature the watercolour illustrations of EH Shepard, with the first coin in the collection showing Winnie the Pooh with his iconic jar honey.

The collection will also include a Christopher Robin and a Piglet 50p coin, which will both be available before Christmas, the Royal Mint said.

In total, the series will feature nine coins “celebrating the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood,” with three released in 2020 and then six more over the following two years.

The Royal Mint website explains, “This brand-new collection of 50p coins is a nostalgic reminder for fans of the ‘silly old bear’ and his friends, inspired by the classic stories of AA Milne and featuring the original illustrations of EH Shepard.

“This is the first time the world of Winnie the Pooh has been celebrated on coins struck by The Royal Mint, and these official UK coins have been approved by Buckingham Palace.”

The limited edition coins are available in a range of finishes, including brilliant uncirculated, silver and gold.