The Royal Mint has announced it will be releasing a special coin to celebrate a much-loved children's storybook character.
The coin maker will be launching a Winnie the Pooh 50p as part of a collection inspired by AA Milne's children's stories.
The new collection will follow in the footsteps of the Royal Mint's Beatrix Potter range, which includes special edition Peter Rabbit pieces.
Its upcoming Winnie the Pooh 50p is being launched to celebrate the character's 100th birthday, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The Royal Mint said: "A long time ago, a bear of very little brain bumped down the stairs and into our world. He loves honey, Christopher Robin and all of his friends.
"He is known for his hums, tucking into smackerels and for getting into all sorts of sticky spots. We all know and love Winnie the Pooh.
"Bee-ginning with Winnie the Pooh 50p coin, we are introducing a series of designs inspired by the classic stories of A.A. Milne. Welcome Winnie the Pooh and friends into your life as they appear for the first time on a UK 50p coin."
It has not been revealed yet when the coins will be released, or whether they'll be collectibles as opposed to being in general circulation.
The design is also being kept under wraps for now.
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