2021 Gold 1oz Coin – Mr Men: Mr Strong and Little Miss Giggles

The 2021 Gold 1oz Coin - Mr Men: Mr Strong and Little Miss Giggles

This coin is the second of the Royal Mint's Mr Men Collection and features Mr Strong and Little Miss Giggles.

One of the most famous and loved children's books, the Mr Men and Little Miss series, is 50 years old in 2021 and the Royal Mint have celebrated this event with a series of coins (£2 for silver proof, £5 for CuNi BU, £100 gold proof).

The Mr Men was created by author and illustrator Roger Hargreaves (1935-1988). When Roger died, his son Adam Hargreaves took over the helm. The books have sold over 100 million copied in 28 different countries and are still going strong today.

The gold coin is 1 ounce (31.21g) of 999.9 Fine Gold. Diameter is 32.69mm. Denominated as £100.

During 2021 there was a set of three coins in the Mr Men and Little Miss series, the first (featuring Mr Happy) was available from the 16 February 2021. These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.

The Reverse of the coin has been designed by Adam Hargreaves.

The coins are available as BU (not colourised), Silver Proof (colourised) and Gold Proof. There are a variety of offerings and packaging.

The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

Mintage is 280, but only 275 as a special limited edition.

The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

Image credit: The Royal Mint

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