· Written by Connor Jones, Editor
Peter Rabbit 50p Value: All Variants & Realised Prices
The Peter Rabbit 50p is part of the Royal Mint's Beatrix Potter commemorative series, issued 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020. Mintage 9,600,000 (2016), then progressively scarcer year-on-year. The flagship character of the Beatrix Potter 50p series and the most-issued. Peter Rabbit got an annual issue from 2016 through 2020, each year with a slightly different design. This guide covers every variant we hold, current realised prices, authentication and where to sell.
Last updated: 4 May 2026
In brief. Cupronickel circulation: £1-£8. Silver proof:
£40-90. Gold proof: £700-1,800 (annual gold proof, mintage 200-560). Years issued:
2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020. Mintage 9,600,000 (2016), then progressively scarcer year-on-year.
Every Peter Rabbit coin in our catalogue
Top realised = highest auction sale across any grade we track for that coin. Click through for the full grade-by-grade history.
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Buy a Peter Rabbit 50p on eBay
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Peter Rabbit 50p (BIN) ↗ Sold prices ↗ Silver proof ↗ Beatrix Potter complete set ↗ Slabbed (sold) ↗
Other Beatrix Potter 50p characters
- Jemima Puddle-Duck
- Squirrel Nutkin
- Mrs Tiggy-Winkle
- Tom Kitten
- Mr Jeremy Fisher
- Benjamin Bunny
- Flopsy Bunny
- Tailor of Gloucester
Related guides
- Peter Rabbit 50p series guide — the full Beatrix Potter series view
- Rare 50p Coins UK Top 25
- 2009 Kew Gardens 50p value
- How to spot fake British coins
- Where to sell rare coins UK
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Peter Rabbit 50p worth?
Cupronickel circulation: £1-£8 in everyday grade. Silver proof variant (sealed Royal Mint pack): £40-90. Gold proof: £700-1,800 (annual gold proof, mintage 200-560). Years issued: 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020. Mintage: 9,600,000 (2016), then progressively scarcer year-on-year.
How rare is the Peter Rabbit 50p?
The flagship character of the Beatrix Potter 50p series and the most-issued. Peter Rabbit got an annual issue from 2016 through 2020, each year with a slightly different design. Compare against the famous 2009 Kew Gardens 50p (mintage 210,000, the all-time low) and the standard cupronickel 50p (50-150 million per circulating year). See our Kew Gardens guide for the rarity reference and our rare 50p coins UK guide for the full ranking.
How can I tell if my Peter Rabbit 50p is silver?
Three checks. Weight: the cupronickel weighs 8.0 g; the silver proof 8.0 g (silver and cupronickel are coincidentally close in density). Finish: silver proofs have mirror-finish fields with a frosted-cameo design; the cupronickel circulating issue has a flat satin finish. Packaging: silver proofs ship in a Royal Mint clamshell case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A loose Peter Rabbit 50p without packaging is virtually certain to be the cupronickel circulation issue.
Where can I find a Peter Rabbit 50p in change?
The Beatrix Potter 50ps remain in active circulation in 2026, though their share has fallen as collectors pull them. Check change from supermarkets, transport hubs and tourist areas where larger volumes of cash circulate. Empty change jars at home first — you'll typically find one after a few weeks of normal cash use.
What variants exist for the Peter Rabbit 50p?
Royal Mint typically issues each Beatrix Potter 50p in: brilliant uncirculated cupronickel (the circulating issue), silver proof (sealed Royal Mint pack), silver Piedfort (where issued; some characters got piedforts and some didn't), and a coloured silver proof. Peter Rabbit additionally got annual gold proof variants (limited mintage). Use the catalogue table below to see every variant we hold for Peter Rabbit.
Should I keep my Peter Rabbit 50p or sell it?
For circulated cupronickel: keep as a sentimental keepsake. The standard issue won't appreciate meaningfully because mintages are in the millions. For sealed Royal Mint silver proofs and piedforts: hold as a collector's piece, can resell at £50-150 on eBay UK. For the Peter Rabbit gold proof variants: investment-grade UK legal-tender gold (CGT-exempt) — hold long-term or sell at a UK auction house for the strongest realisation.
Where should I sell a Peter Rabbit 50p?
For circulated examples (worth a few pounds): combine with other Beatrix Potter 50ps in a date/character lot on eBay rather than individual listings. For silver proofs: eBay UK with sold-listings cross-check, or a BNTA-member dealer for outright purchase. For the Peter Rabbit gold proof: consign to Spink, Baldwin's or London Coins for the strongest realisation. See our where to sell rare coins UK guide.
Are Peter Rabbit 50ps faked?
Mostly via gold-plating — cupronickel coins with a microns-thin gold electroplating advertised as a "gold Peter Rabbit 50p" on eBay. These are decorative novelties, not Royal Mint gold variants. Treat any "gold Peter Rabbit" listing under £500 as a plated novelty. The genuine Peter Rabbit gold proofs (where they exist) trade at £700+ and ship in original Royal Mint clamshell cases with numbered Certificates of Authenticity. See our how to spot fake British coins guide.
What's the relationship between Peter Rabbit and the other Beatrix Potter 50ps?
The nine Beatrix Potter 50p designs (Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Mr Jeremy Fisher, Flopsy Bunny, Tailor of Gloucester) form a single Royal Mint commemorative series running 2016-2018. Peter Rabbit additionally got annual issues 2016-2020 because of his higher commercial appeal. Many collectors aim to complete the entire character set; see our Peter Rabbit 50p series guide for the full series view.
Can I see live realised prices for the Peter Rabbit 50p?
Yes — click any of the catalogue links in the variant table below. Each MyCoinage coin page shows the latest realised auction prices by grade, sourced from our eBay UK / Spink / Baldwin's / London Coins / NumisBids / Coin Cabinet / Hosker & Haynes / Onebid scraper feeds, updated continuously. Asking prices are filtered out at the data-pipeline level so the headlines reflect actual market clearing prices.