Zog flies onto a 50p coin – The Royal Mint’s latest silver proof overpriced coin...
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Just when I thought our family’s literary-themed coin collection couldn’t get any more magical, BAM — The Royal Mint drops a surprise straight from the fiery skies: the 2025 Zog 50p Silver Proof Coin, released to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved book Zog.
Now, if you’ve got kids like mine—two absolute Donaldson fanatics—then you’ll know how much joy these storybook coins can spark. Our little collection already includes the Gruffalo and Gruffalo’s Child 50p coins, and now Zog is joining the squad. I might just have to grab one for each of the boys... you know, for fairness. And maybe peace.
Let’s be clear: in terms of raw metal value, this isn’t a “stacker’s dream.” At just 8 grams of .925 sterling silver, the £77 price tag isn’t about melt value—it's about nostalgia, artistry, and scarcity. And boy, is it scarce.
The edition limit is just 3,500 coins worldwide. For context, the Gruffalo’s Child Silver Proof had an edition of 25,000 and sold out in 12 hours. This Zog coin? Over seven times rarer. That’s a red-hot dragon’s breath of a reason to act quickly if you’re even half-interested.
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So, what are you actually getting?
This stunning coin is struck to Proof standard with rich full-colour printing that brings Axel Scheffler’s original illustration to life in vivid detail. It’s housed in a bespoke acrylic display block, ideal for kids’ rooms, bookshelves, or a display cabinet. And the packaging? As colourful and engaging as the book itself, exploring the magic of the Julia Donaldson–Axel Scheffler partnership.
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Whether you’re a silver collector, a literary lover, or a parent of Zog-obsessed little dragons, this coin is more than just a collectible—it’s a memory, captured in sterling silver.
So yes, I know the maths doesn’t stack up in bullion terms. But for my kids, this coin might just become one of their treasured keepsakes—and to me, that’s worth every penny.
