The Royal Mint is issuing a new 50p coin to mark 50 years of Aardman, the animation studio. Multiple outlets report that the coin’s artwork features well-known Aardman characters. The design includes Morph, Shaun the Sheep, Feathers McGraw, and Wallace and Gromit, reflecting a range of the studio’s most recognized productions. The release is presented as a commemorative celebration of the studio’s half-century milestone, with the coin serving as a collectible item for fans and numismatics. While coverage focuses on the imagery and character lineup on the coin, the reports are aligned in describing it as a 50p denomination and in tying the launch to the anniversary of Aardman’s creation. The sources do not indicate any change to the coin’s legal-tender status beyond its standard denomination or provide further details about mintage numbers, pricing, or release date in the material provided. Overall, the reporting agrees on the core details: the Royal Mint issues a new 50p coin, themed around Aardman’s 50-year history, and prominently features specific characters from its catalogue.