Bristol24/7

50p coin commemorates Aardman’s 50th anniversary

"We love to bring pleasure and fun to our audiences, and these fabulous coins surely represent that joyous spirit" ...
Lancashire Evening Post

50 years of Aardman: Preston animator Nick Park’s creations feature on new Royal Mint coin

To mark the launch, Aardman co-founder Peter Lord visited the Royal Mint to strike one of the first 50p coins. Aardman, known ...
The Echo

Royal Mint releases new 50p commemorating Aardman Animations

The 50p piece is being launched by The Royal Mint in celebration of Aardman Animations' five decades of storytelling and stop ...

Wallace & Gromit commemorated in new 50 years of Aardman Royal Mint coin collection – Here's how to buy it

In a celebration of Aardman's 50th anniversary, the Royal Mint is immortalising the iconic figures of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun ...

Baa-rilliant! Royal Mint coin to celebrate 50 years of Aardman

If you are a fan of Shaun the Sheep, Wallace and Gromit, or Morph ewe'll be wanting one of these special coins. Find out more ...

New Wallace and Gromit 50p coin released to mark 50 years of Aardman Animations

Among the characters depicted are Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and the much-loved duo Wallace and Gromit ...
Bristol Post

'Cracking' events lined-up as Aardman celebrates 50th anniversary

Following the success of last year's Gromit Unleashed sculpture trail, Bristol's famous animation studio - Aardman - is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. To mark the occasion, and keep the joy ...