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IN Beatrix Potter’s much-loved Tale Of The Flopsy Bunnies, Mr McGregor announces he will make quick cash by selling a sack of his floppy-earred neighbours.
Now, more than 100 years since the book’s release, the Royal Mint has revealed the farmer’s mortal enemies are to adorn the very object of his desire - a dazzling set of coins.
Peter Rabbit is one of four characters from the children’s author’s canon to appear on change this year, also including Flopsy Bunny - the mother of the captured rabbits.
The four designs will be added to the mint’s Beatrix Potter collection.
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