Despite making its debut back in 1958, interest has grown greatly for Michael Bond’s classic children’s character, Paddington Bear. So much so that a well-received movie has just been released capitalising on it (trailer at the bottom). After selling around 35 million books spread across 70 titles and in 30 languages, it was only a matter of time before a numismatic reared its head and the Pobjoy Mint are the ones to commemorate this quintessentially British icon.

Struck in an ounce of sterling silver, the new coin is issued for Pobjoy favourite, the Isle of Man and comes in a presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Selling for £58.29 (+vat for Europe), the coin is limited to 10,000 pieces, although an unlimited CuNi version is also being offered.

MINTS DESCRIPTION

On Christmas Eve 1956, Michael Bond was in a London department store when he spotted a small bear. It was the last one on the shelf and, rather than leave him on his own, he purchased him for his wife.  This bear inspired Bond to write a story and in 10 days he had written the first book ‘A Bear Called Paddington’ – and the rest, as they say, is history.

In the first story, Paddington arrives at Paddington Station, London as a stowaway from Darkest Peru. He is found by the Brown family, sitting on his suitcase with a label around his neck that reads ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you’.  The friendly bear, with his famous hat, battered suitcase, duffle coat and love of marmalade, has become a classic character in English children’s literature.

The Paddington books have been translated into 40 languages, across 70 titles and more than 35 million copies have been sold worldwide.  In 2014 a live action film ‘Paddington’ was released, introducing this loveable character to a whole new generation of fans.

This beautiful coin carries an image of Paddington himself, carrying his suitcase and waving at his adoring fans.  The obverse of the coin carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann, by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.  The coin is available in Cupro Nickel and Proof Sterling Silver with each precious metal coin being struck four times to achieve the lustrous Pobjoy Proof finish.

This beautiful collector’s coin from the Isle of Man (IOM) is guaranteed to literally fly off the shelves so don’t miss out on your chance to give the pefect gift – an exceptionally crafted Paddington coin. This lovely crown makes the ideal present for all ages and comes in a beautiful presentation box with a certificate – don’t delay, buy your’s today.