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Interesting news · Thursday 19 February
Royal Mint releases Dennis the Menace coin to mark 75 years of Beano mischief
from independent.co.uk
Photograph · independent.co.uk
To celebrate 75 years of the mischievous comic character Dennis the Menace, the Royal Mint has released a special commemorative 50p coin in collaboration with The Beano. The design features Dennis in his classic red‑and‑black striped jumper alongside his loyal dog Gnasher, with some versions printed in bright colour. Dennis first appeared in The Beano in March 1951. The coins went on sale on the Royal Mint’s website on 19 February 2026, with prices from £15.
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