Zog, the favored youngsters’s character, to function on restricted version 50p cash from Royal Mint | EUROtoday

A preferred youngsters’s character is to be celebrated with a model new coin. The Royal Mint might be launching a 50p coin that includes Zog, the beloved dragon from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s cherished youngsters’s e-book.

The collectable coin commemorates 15 years for the reason that accident-prone however enthusiastic dragon first soared into the hearts of readers.

The coin design depicts Zog in flight, showcasing his tiny wings. Zog joins the Royal Mint’s assortment of childhood characters, which already contains The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child.

Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin on the Royal Mint, mentioned: “We’re thrilled to welcome Zog onto an official UK 50p and as part of our childhood characters coin series.

“As the dragon who tries his very best – despite his mishaps – Zog represents determination and perseverance, qualities we can all admire.

“This coin celebrates a character who has become a firm favourite in households across the UK and continues our tradition of honouring beloved children’s literature on our nation’s coinage.”

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Zog author Ms Donaldson said she is “delighted” that Zog is being celebrated on a coin.

“When I wrote his story 15 years ago, I never imagined he would fly so far into people’s imaginations.

“Seeing our determined dragon on a 50p piece would definitely earn him a golden star from Madam Dragon.”

Illustrator Mr Scheffler said: “Drawing Zog with his big friendly face and clumsiness has always been such a joy. To see my illustrations transformed onto a coin is an incredible honour.”

Previous character cash from the Royal Mint additionally embrace the Snowman, Paddington Bear, and Wallace and Gromit.

The Zog 50p coin was created in partnership with Magic Light Pictures, the corporate behind the animated adaptation of the story.

Its launch on Thursday coincides with Zog Day 2025.

The coin is available for purchase from the Royal Mint’s web site in a spread of valuable metallic finishes, with color variations additionally accessible in Zog’s orange hue.

The vary begins at £15 with color model 50ps priced from £25.