Struck to celebrate 75 years of BEANO’s ultimate mischief maker, The Royal Mint has released a new UK 50p coin features a reverse design created by Beano Studios, which depicts an image of Dennis the Menace with his furry pal Gnasher.
The 2026-dated coin celebrates 75 years of Dennis the Menace, the king of mischief. Created by Beano Studios, the reverse design features an image of Dennis with his furry pal Gnasher at his side.
The uncirculated 50p is being offered in a variety of sets, accompanied by packaging that features a comic strip drawn by Nigel Parkinson created exclusively for the release, depicting Dennis and Gnasher’s whirlwind visit to The Royal Mint.
There’s also a special competition, running until 20th March 2026, offering a chance of winning a UK 50p Silver Proof Colour Coin, one of 100 limited-edition prints that feature a bespoke comic strip created by Beano Studios and a copy of the 2026 Beano Annual.
A 75 Years of Dennis the Menace 2026 Limited Edition Print, signed by BEANO editor Craig Graham and Nigel, is also on offer, but be warned, it’s not for a pocket money price!
Finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, a way more awesome finish than the coins found in your change, surely this is one coin release that fans of BEANO’s most iconic character, including ‘groan-ups’, cannot miss!
• Check out the full range of Dennis the Menace Commemorative Coins here
• Check out the full range of Royal Mint Childhood Characters coins
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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.
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