The 2025 Mary Poppins 50p is practically perfect in every way!
Mary Poppins, one of the best loved literary characters of all time has been celebrated on the 2025 Mary Poppins 50p – 91 years since the first book was published!
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A supercalifragilisticexpialidocious design
The reverse design on the 2025 Mary Poppins 50p features an original illustration by Mary Shepard that appeared on the cover of the first book in P.L. Travers’ eight book series. Mary Poppins can be seen soaring over the rooftops, umbrella in one hand, trusty carpetbag in the other, an image that perfectly captures the magic of the beloved story.
Did you know? Mary Poppins illustrator Mary Shepard was the daughter of E.H. Shepard who illustrated Winnie the Pooh and The Wind in the Willows. P.L. Travers originally wanted E.H. Shepard to provide the illustrations for her stories, however he declined as he was too busy, it was only after receiving a Christmas card featuring artwork by Mary Shepard that Travers felt her whimsical style would be suited to her vision for Poppins.
Over 90 Years of Magic
After blowing in on an east wind and arriving at 17 Cherry Tree Lane, Mary Poppins gets to work taking care of the Banks children, teaching them fun and valuable life lessons – with a little bit of magic thrown in.
Image Credit: Disney trailer screenshot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Since the first book was published in 1934, the Mary Poppins stories have captured the imaginations of both children and adults across the globe, gaining further popularity in 1964 with the Disney film adaptation of the story.
Julie Andrews brought the beloved literary character to life in the original 1964 film adaptation, however Poppins has been portrayed countless times in film and theatre since.
Who’s portrayal of Mary Poppins is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!
Other literary icons on UK coins
Mary Poppins isn’t the first literary character to feature on a UK coin, we’ve previously seen the likes of Lucy Pevensie and Mr Tumnus strolling through Narnia on the 2023 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 50p, Paddington Bear travelling around London on the 2018 and 2019 Paddington 50p series and of course, the Gruffalo on the sell-out 2019 coins and the 2024 Gruffalo’s Child 50p.
Peter Rabbit and other beloved characters from Beatrix Potter’s enchanting tales featured on UK coins between 2016 and 2020. Thirteen Beatrix Potter 50ps were issued between 2016 and 2018, each featuring beloved characters from Potter’s enchanting tales. All of these coins entered circulation, however a further 2 Peter Rabbit 50ps were issued in 2019 and 2020 which did not enter circulation.
And not to be forgotten is the 9-coin Winnie the Pooh 50p series which feature original illustrations from A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh storybooks by none other than E.H. Shepard!
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I won’t be buying any more 50p now ,not at 8.99p plus 2.99p posted goodbye
Hi J, we appreciate that no one wants to pay more, but sadly our costs rise alongside The Royal Mint’s retail prices, which means we will ultimately have to incorporate the 2025 rises into our pricing. The good news is that you can still own UK Brilliant Uncirculated 50ps for £6.00 less than The Royal Mint’s new issue price of £15, and Change Checker is still the most affordable way to own new UK BU coins. It’s a decision which has taken a lot of thought, however I’m pleased to let you know that we’re locking in prices for BU £2 and £5 coins for the first half of 2025, whilst we work hard behind the scenes to secure a better deal with The Royal Mint for Change Checkers. As soon as we have some more clarity as to what that will look like, we’ll let you know.
Kate
I echo others comments about the price – whilst appreciating your costs have risen, to jump from £4.99 to £5.99 and now £8.99 is just ridiculous – thats 50% & cant be justified. I’ve collected new BU issues for many years now but I wont buy a coin 18 x its face value (and thats before postage).
Gareth
Hi Gareth, we do appreciate that no one wants to pay more and unfortunately our prices have risen in line with The Royal Mint’s retail prices. However, by entering our ballot, you have the chance of owning UK 50p and £2s for just face value each time there’s a new launch.
You can enter the ballot here: https://www.westminstercollection.com/p-266E/Change-Checker-Face-Value-Coin-Ballot-Entry.aspx
I hope that helps, Kate
Will this coin be one of a set or a stand alone.
Hi Tony, the Mary Poppins 50p isn’t part of a series and is a stand alone issue.
I hope that helps!
Kate
not at £8.99 plus P+P I’m not.
Just not worth it at that price..
My 50p collecting days are over, it was ok at 4.99 for a coin..
Hi Nick, We appreciate that no one wants to pay more, but sadly our costs rise alongside The Royal Mint’s retail prices, which means we will ultimately have to incorporate the 2025 rises into our pricing. The good news is that you can still own UK Brilliant Uncirculated 50ps for £6.00 less than The Royal Mint’s new issue price of £15. It’s a decision which has taken a lot of thought, however I’m pleased to let you know that we’re locking in prices for BU £2 and £5 coins for the first half of 2025, whilst we work hard behind the scenes to secure a better deal with The Royal Mint for Change Checkers. As soon as we have some more clarity as to what that will look like, we’ll let you know.
Kate
Why has the price of your 50p coins been increased?
Hi Barry, We appreciate that no one wants to pay more, but sadly our costs rise alongside The Royal Mint’s retail prices, which means we will ultimately have to incorporate the 2025 rises into our pricing. The good news is that you can still own UK Brilliant Uncirculated 50ps for £6.00 less than The Royal Mint’s new issue price of £15. It’s a decision which has taken a lot of thought, however I’m pleased to let you know that we’re locking in prices for BU £2 and £5 coins for the first half of 2025, whilst we work hard behind the scenes to secure a better deal with The Royal Mint for Change Checkers. As soon as we have some more clarity as to what that will look like, we’ll let you know.
Kate
Looks a nice coin but I won’t be buying now that the price of your 50p coins has been increased
Hi Clive, We appreciate that no one wants to pay more, but sadly our costs rise alongside The Royal Mint’s retail prices, which means we will ultimately have to incorporate the 2025 rises into our pricing. The good news is that you can still own UK Brilliant Uncirculated 50ps for £6.00 less than The Royal Mint’s new issue price of £15. It’s a decision which has taken a lot of thought, however I’m pleased to let you know that we’re locking in prices for BU £2 and £5 coins for the first half of 2025, whilst we work hard behind the scenes to secure a better deal with The Royal Mint for Change Checkers. As soon as we have some more clarity as to what that will look like, we’ll let you know.
Kate