50 Years of Aardman 2026 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

From humble beginnings to global acclaim, Aardman is undoubtedly one of the United Kingdom’s greatest entertainment exports. Whether it’s the universally beloved exploits of Wallace and Gromit, the timeless antics of Morph and Chas, or the farmyard hijinks of Shaun the Sheep and Timmy, Aardman have been turning clay into gold for 50 years and counting, becoming a British institution in the process.                                                

As their films and television shows continue to delight fans young and old all over the world, The Royal Mint proudly honours these stop-motion trailblazers as they mark their milestone 50th anniversary with a UK coin celebrating everything Aardman. The reverse of the coin features some of the most memorable Aardman characters of all time and is available as a gold Proof, silver Proof Colour, Brilliant Uncirculated Colour and Brilliant Uncirculated edition.

KEY FEATURES

• Celebrating the grand legacy of Aardman to mark the studio’s milestone 50th anniversary
• The reverse design features some of the most recognisable characters in Aardman’s vast back catalogue
• Available as a gold Proof, silver Proof Colour, Brilliant Uncirculated Colour and Brilliant Uncirculated edition
• Accompanied by bespoke packaging exploring Aardman’s journey from a domestic favourite to an industry icon
• An official release produced in partnership with Aardman