How many books did Michael Bond write about Paddington?

How many books did Michael Bond write about Paddington?

Paddington bear is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children's book A Bear Called Paddington and has been featured in more than twenty books written by British author Michael Bond and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum and other artists.

Where did Michael Bond write Paddington?

It was while Michael Bond was working as a television cameraman for the BBC that he first came up with the idea for Paddington and he recalls in his own words how this came about: "I bought a small toy bear on Christmas Eve 1956. I saw it left on a shelf in a London store and felt sorry for it.

What did Michael Bond do?

Michael Bond, who first introduced the world to a kind-hearted Peruvian bear called Paddington in the 1950s, died aged 91 on the last day of filming for the forthcoming sequel. British actor Ben Whishaw has voiced the Marmalade-mad creature in both outings, the latest of which will be released in cinemas this month.

Did Michael Bond See Paddington?

In Paddington, a 2014 film based on the books, Bond had a credited cameo as the Kindly Gentleman.

Is Michael Bond alive?

Deceased (1926–2017) Michael Bond

Is Michael Bond dead?

Deceased (1926–2017) Michael Bond

What is a Paddington Bear 50p worth?

The circulation coins are not very rare due to the mintage figure of over 5 million. In comparison, only 210,000 copies of the highly collectable 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coins were minted. In short, the Paddington Bear 50p coins you find in your change are worth about… 50p.

Did Michael Bond have children?

Karen Jankel Anthony Barwell Michael Bond/Figli

Where did Michael Bond get his inspiration?

Michael Bond: Inspiration for Paddington Bear drawn from time at BBC. Paddington Bear author, Michael Bond, has died aged 91. Speaking to BBC Radio Berkshire in 2014, he explained that he drew inspiration for the famous parcel tag from his time working at BBC Monitoring in Reading.

What 50p is worth the most money?

Experts at Changechecker.org have created a scarcity index that tracks circulating 50p coins. The most recent update is from August, showing that the Kew Gardens 50p piece once again tops the charts as the rarest and most sought after.

What is the rarest 2 coin?

The rarest of these are the 2-pound coins minted in 2002 that celebrate the 2002 Commonwealth Games and bear the flag of Northern Island. Only 485,500 of these coins were ever minted. This coin was one of four different 2-pound coins issued in 2002, celebrating the XVII Commonwealth Games.

Is Paddington Bear 50p worth anything?

The circulation coins are not very rare due to the mintage figure of over 5 million. In comparison, only 210,000 copies of the highly collectable 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coins were minted. In short, the Paddington Bear 50p coins you find in your change are worth about… 50p.

What's the rarest 50 pence piece?

Kew's Garden 50p What are the rarest 50p coins in circulation? The Royal Mint has revealed the most valuable 50p coin, ahead of the 1971 decimalisation's golden anniversary. The rarest is the Kew's Garden 50p, which was designed to mark the 250th anniversary of the gardens in 2009. Only 210,000 coins were ever minted with this design.

Are 2 coins going out of circulation?

The £2 coin is unique in the fact that it was not released into circulation until 1999, around 26 years after decimalisation.

What coins are worth keeping?

8 Valuable Coins in Circulation Today

• 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny. ...
• 1955 Doubled Die Penny. ...
• 1969-S Lincoln Cent with Doubled Die Obverse. ...
• 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime. ...
• 1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck Quarter. ...
• 2004 Wisconsin State Quarter With Extra Leaf. ...
• 2005-P “In God We Rust” Kansas State Quarter.

Is Benjamin Bunny a rare 50p?

Aside from the standard Brittania and Royal Shield 50p's (first put in to circulation in 2008, to replace the Britannia design), the 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p is the most common commemorative 50p coin in circulation in Britain today, with a mintage of over double that of the next rarest coin – the 2006 VC award, of which ...

What is the rarest 2p coin?

Some of the rarest 2p coins are a small batch from 1983 which were accidentally minted with the words "new pence" on them instead of "two pence", according to the Royal Mint. All 2p coins printed between 19 had "new pence" printed on them but after that, the writing changed to "two pence."

What coins are worth saving?

8 Valuable Coins in Circulation Today

• 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny. ...
• 1955 Doubled Die Penny. ...
• 1969-S Lincoln Cent with Doubled Die Obverse. ...
• 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime. ...
• 1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck Quarter. ...
• 2004 Wisconsin State Quarter With Extra Leaf. ...
• 2005-P “In God We Rust” Kansas State Quarter.

What is a 2000 Sacagawea dollar coin worth?

The standard 2000 Sacagawea dollars in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $1.00. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2000 P Sacagawea dollar is worth around $5 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

How do I know if my change is worth money?

How to detect: Look for a clear doubling of the entire obverse ("heads" side) except for the mint mark. If the mint mark is doubled, it is probably a case of strike doubling, rather than a doubled die, which isn't worth much.