2293) "Gangsta Granny", Gibraltar: Coin Series "The World of David Walliams": Fourth in a seven Coin Series: Pobjoy Mint, UK has issued a Cupro-nickel 50 P (Fifty Pence Coin) & a Sterling Silver 50 P Coin featuring one of seven Best Selling Novels by the internationally acclaimed Children's Author: Year of Coin issue: 2022:
Pobjoy Mint is bringing out a new series of 50 pence coins each featuring one of seven best-selling novels by internationally acclaimed children’s author David Walliams which is being issued on behalf of the Government of Gibraltar.
The fourth coin in the series titled - "The World of David Walliams" features Walliams’ fourth novel -"Gangsta Granny".
It is said that this book was the one that really put him on the map and it has been adapted as a stage musical and a television film by the BBC.
David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and has become one of the most influential children’s writers today.
Since the publication of "The Boy in the Dress" (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 45 million copies, and his books translated into 55 languages.
David's publishing has evolved into one of the biggest multi-media entertainment brands in the UK today, engaging and delighting children across a multitude of platforms. The world beyond the books includes licensed products, TV adaptations, theatre productions, arena tours.
Collectively across his titles, David has celebrated over 70 weeks (non-consecutive) at number one in the overall UK book charts and more than 200 weeks (non-consecutive) at number one in the overall UK children’s charts – an achievement no other children’s writer has reached.
The Coin Series features designs taken from some of these best-selling books which are known the world over and a fitting tribute to an author who celebrated his 50th Birthday last year.
From his first book "The Boy in the Dress" to the latest release - "Slime" (which was his fourteenth book), every novel has explored themes that are not necessarily tackled by other authors.
His books have become so exceptionally popular that his readers eagerly await every new release.
David Walliams novels have earned him several well-deserved awards over the years.
The Coin Series will feature the following novels: "The Boy in the Dress", "Mr Stink", "Billionaire Boy", "Gangsta Granny", "Ratburger", "Awful Auntie" and "Grandpa’s Great Escape".
The Coin:
The fourth coin in the series of The World of David Walliams™ features Walliams’ fourth novel "Gangsta Granny", published by HarperCollins Children’s Books – A story of Ben, who is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma’s house, but soon finds out his grandma was once an international jewel thief and is plotting to steal the Crown Jewels, but she needs Ben’s help.
The peripheral inscriptions are - ELIZABETH II. D.G. REGINA. GIBRALTAR. 2022." meaning "Elizabeth II. By the Grace of God. Queen").
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Gibraltar; Year: 2022; Coin Series Theme: "The World of David Walliams" (Best Selling Author); Coin Theme: "Gangsta Granny" (Children's story) - Fourth in a seven Coin Series; Denomination/Face Value: 50p (Fifty Pence); Metal Composition: Cupro-Nickel Diamond Finish (CuNi) & Coloured Proof Sterling Silver; Weight: 8.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.30 mm; Coin Quality: Unc. Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Coloured & Proof; Mintage: 7,500 pieces (Cupro-nickel) and 1,999 pieces in Sterling Silver; Presentation Box/Case: Yes, Presented in a special pack; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes.
Remarks: There is an astonishing colour to match the original illustrations by Quentin Blake.
The Cover of the Coin Album is titled - "The World of David Walliams - Billionaire Boy".
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