New 50p coins being released and they're worth up to £99.50

The Gruffalo's Child is appearing on a new commemorative 50p coin to mark 20 years since the story was first published. The brave monster is paired with Mouse in the wintry deep dark wood in the Royal Mint design, which uses original artwork from the book's illustrator Axel Scheffler. A sequel to Julia Donaldson and Scheffler's much-loved children's tale The Gruffalo, the story is a favourite in the world of children's literature and has earned many awards since its release in 2004.

It was turned into a short animated film which first aired on BBC One on Christmas Day in 2011. The collectible coin will not enter general circulation but will be available in a range of precious metal finishes on the Royal Mint's website - costing up to £99.50.

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