100 Years of Winnie the Pooh - Kindness 2026 UK 50p Silver Proof Colour Coin

The first coin in a new three-coin collection, created in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, celebrates Disney Winnie the Pooh. This sterling silver Proof standard coin is an ideal gift for fans, such as birthdays. It commemorates 100 years since the publication of A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh in 1926, with this inaugural coin specifically highlighting Winnie the Pooh's kindness towards his friends. The reverse features vibrant colour printing bringing the beloved bear to life, and the coin is presented in an acrylic block for easy display.

Winnie the Pooh is one of the most beloved and iconic characters in children's literature, created by A.A. Milne. He is a kind-hearted, somewhat naive, and perpetually hungry teddy bear who lives in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh's greatest passion is honey, or "hunny" as he often calls it, and he frequently finds himself in amusing predicaments due to his insatiable craving for it.

Pooh is characterized by his simple wisdom, loyalty, and gentle nature. He may not be the cleverest resident of the Hundred Acre Wood, but his good intentions and unwavering friendship make him the heart of the group. His best friend is the timid Piglet, and together they share many adventures, often involving the other memorable inhabitants of their world: the bouncy Tigger, the gloomy Eeyore, the sensible Rabbit, the wise Owl, and the mother-and-son duo Kanga and Roo. At the center of their world is Christopher Robin, the imaginative boy who owns Pooh and often guides his friends through their various escapades.

Winnie the Pooh
Year: 2026
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8 grams
Composition:  Silver
Finish: Proof
Obverse Designer: The Walt Disney Company
Reverse Designer: Martin Jennings