Paddington 50p Guide: Every Coin, Mintage & Value
The Paddington 50p series is one of the most-loved modern British coin runs — six circulating designs (so far) putting Paddington Bear at London's most iconic landmarks. Here's the complete list with mintages and current values.
The complete Paddington 50p series
| Year | Design | Mintage | Typical value (UNC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Paddington at the Station | 5,001,000 | £5 – £10 |
| 2018 | Paddington at the Palace | 5,901,000 | £5 – £9 |
| 2019 | Paddington at St Paul's | 9,001,000 | £4 – £8 |
| 2019 | Paddington at the Tower of London | 9,001,000 | £4 – £8 |
| 2022 | Paddington at Buckingham Palace (Queen\'s Platinum Jubilee) | 6,100,000 | £6 – £12 |
| 2022 | Paddington at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee | 5,400,000 | £8 – £14 |
The Platinum Jubilee tie-in
The 2022 Paddington 50ps coincided with both the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the viral "For later" sketch from the Platinum Jubilee concert, in which Paddington and Queen Elizabeth II shared a marmalade sandwich at Buckingham Palace. The emotional weight of that moment — seen by millions just months before the Queen's death — has given the 2022 Paddington coins lasting appeal. Their values have held up unusually well compared to similar-mintage 50ps.
Collector variants
Silver proof
Each Paddington 50p is available in sterling silver (.925) proof with mintages of 12,000–22,000. Retail £50–£60 from the Royal Mint. Secondary market £60–£110 per coin.
Silver proof Piedfort
Double-thickness 16g silver Piedforts, mintages 3,500–6,000 each. Retail £95–£115; secondary £120–£200 depending on design popularity. The 2019 Tower of London Piedfort is particularly hot among London collectors.
Gold proof
Limited to 475–650 pieces each, with individual numbered certificates. Retail £1,500–£2,100 from the Royal Mint. Resale roughly matches retail.
Completing the set
Paddington 50ps still show up regularly in UK change — mintages are higher than the Beatrix Potter 50ps, so completion is more achievable. A complete 6-coin BU album in original Royal Mint packaging currently trades at £60–£120 on eBay UK. Note that the 2018 pair were sold together in one album; the 2019 pair in another; 2022 in a Platinum Jubilee-themed album.
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