Twenty-year tribute coin issued in Britain honors the twentieth anniversary of 'The Gruffalo's Child.'

Published on September 3, 2004, by British author Julia Donaldson, the story was beautifully illustrated by German artist Axel Scheffler

The British Royal Mint has unveiled a special coin to mark the 20th anniversary of "The Gruffalo's Child." The beloved creature will now have a permanent spot on a 50-pence coin.

The story was published on September 3, 2004, by British author Julia Donaldson, with beautiful illustrations by German artist Axel Scheffler, a Hamburg native who now resides in London. The book has captured the hearts of readers for two decades.

The 50 pence (approx. €0.59) coin won't be used in circulation and showcases the interaction between the Gruffalo and the clever mouse.

"The heartwarming tale of the Gruffalo has captivated audiences for 20 years, and this year, the enigmatic little monster gets a permanent spot on a 50-pence coin," said Rebecca Morgan, director of the Royal Mint.

This isn't the first time the story has been memorialized on a coin. In 2019, two 50-pence coins were released, one featuring the Gruffalo and another with the Gruffalo and its arch-nemesis, the mouse.

"I feel greatly honored to have another coin dedicated to the Gruffalo, and now even its progeny," said Scheffler.

"The Gruffalo's Child" is the follow-up to the runaway success "The Gruffalo" (1999). In the sequel, the monster's daughter embarks on a quest to find the "big, bad mouse," the only creature her father fears.

People around the world have been captivated by the heartwarming tale of the Gruffalo for two decades, as evidenced by its enduring popularity among readers. The commemorative coin released by the British Royal Mint showcases the interaction between the Gruffalo and the clever mouse, honoring this beloved children's book.

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