US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Dennis the Menace 50p Coin Released to Mark 75 Years of Mischief - How to Get One
The Royal Mint's new 50p coin celebrates 75 years of Dennis the Menace with vibrant color options and a chance for visitors to strike their own coin, priced from £15.
- The Royal Mint released today a collectible 50p featuring Dennis the Menace to mark 75 years, with brilliant uncirculated coins from £15 and colour versions from £25.
- The release marks 75 years of the Beano and celebrates Dennis the Menace's March 17, 1951 debut in Beano issue 452, with the comic first published on July 30, 1938 by Dundee-based DC Thomson.
- The coin's design features Dennis the Menace in his red-and-black striped top with Gnasher, a selection of colour editions, and visitors can strike their own at the Royal Mint Experience from February 26.
- Collectors are wondering if the commemorative 50p could rise in value, but many modern commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are produced in large quantities, though colour editions may attract interest.
- The release sits within The Royal Mint's 2026 commemorative UK coin series, which also includes a £5 coin linked to the Great British Treasure Hunt challenge.
Insights by Ground AI
47 Articles
47 Articles
How to buy the new Royal Mint 75 Years of Dennis the Menace coin in the UK today
The Royal Mint is celebrating yet another literary icon this week, as Dennis the Menace turns 75 years old.The famous Beano character is being turned into a new 50p coin as part of the Mint's Limited Editions collection.The coin made for the anniversary shows Dennis in his iconic red and black striped top running with dog Gnasher, and is available as a 50p in colour, silver and gold.Royal Mint director of commemorative coin Rebecca Morgan said: …
Sky News UKReposted by 
Great Yorkshire Radio
Great Yorkshire RadioDennis the Menace plays 'greatest prank yet' as Royal Mint presses 75-year anniversary 50p coins
Marking 75 years since the iconic Beano character made his first appearance, the Royal Mint's Rebecca Morgan said the 50p coin "captures everything we love about him".
·United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources47
Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center33Last UpdatedBias Distribution89% Center
Bias Distribution
- 89% of the sources are Center
89% Center
11%
C 89%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
