New Paddington Bear 50p coins released – here’s how to get one

New Paddington Bear coins are set to hit the UK – and they could be in your wallet, purse or pocket very soon.

Coins depicting the iconic children’s literary character are being rolled out this month.

They will be available in the coming weeks on RoyalMint.com.

The coins see Paddington visiting the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.

And, promisingly, they are about to start turning up in people’s loose change.

The Royal Mint said the first “Paddington at the Tower” coins were entering circulation from Tuesday.

They will fill the tills at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, South Wales.

The new designs from the Royal Mint follow the release of coins in 2018 to mark the 60th anniversary of Paddington Bear, who was first created in 1958 by Michael Bond.

The 2018 coins depicted Paddington visiting other London landmarks – his namesake train station and the guards outside Buckingham Palace.

The new Paddington at the Tower coins have also gone on sale on the Royal Mint’s website.

Prices include £10 for a “mint condition” brilliant uncirculated finish coin and £850 for a gold coin.

Nicola Howell, director of consumer coin at the Royal Mint, said: “Following the huge popularity of the coins featuring the much-loved bear last year, we thought it was only right that Paddington continued his adventures around London on UK coinage.

“Paddington Bear is a massive part of British popular culture and is a favourite amongst fans of all ages, who we’re sure will be looking out for him in their change, the first of which will go into tills in the Royal Mint Experience.”