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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Lloyd

New £5 coin marks 120 years of children’s favourite Peter Rabbit

Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit will feature on a coloured £5 coin released by the Royal Mint to mark 120 years since the children’s favourite first hit the shelves.

The fluffy-tailed mischief-maker is depicted in his trademark blue coat hopping through a wildflower meadow on the commemorative piece launching on Monday.

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