50 pence - 20 years of The Gruffalo

Voted the United Kingdom’s favourite bedtime story in 2009, more than 13.5 million copies of The Gruffalo have been sold worldwide. The award-winning book has been translated into more than 76 languages and in 2009 the story was transformed into an Oscar and BAFTA-nominated animated movie. Now, in the latest chapter of this magical story, the world’s best-loved monster features on the nation’s coins as we celebrate 20 years of The Gruffalo. Each coin is finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, highlighting every tooth, tusk and prickly spine. The bright packaging contains fun facts and reveals more on the story and its creators, a must-have for Gruffalo fans and the perfect gift for book or coin lovers alike.