Dennis the Menace featured on 50p coin to mark 75 years
Summary
The Royal Mint released a new 50p coin featuring Dennis the Menace to celebrate the character's 75th anniversary. The coin showcases Dennis with his dog Gnasher and comes in versions with and without color. The Beano comic partnered with The Royal Mint for this collectible.Key Facts
- A new 50p coin features Dennis the Menace and commemorates his 75th anniversary.
- The coin includes both color and non-color versions.
- The Royal Mint collaborated with Beano, a British comic that started in 1938.
- Dennis the Menace first appeared in Beano in March 1951.
- Gnasher, Dennis' dog, was introduced in 1968.
- The idea for Dennis came from a song heard by Beano’s editor.
- The 50p coin will be available for purchase starting at £15.
- The Royal Mint says the coin celebrates Dennis' spirit and popularity across generations.
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