Aardman Celebrates 50 Years with Special Coin

Aardman Animations celebrates 50 years with a limited-edition fifty pence coin featuring Morph, Shaun, Feathers McGraw, and the Wallace & Gromit crew—available only as a collector’s item from The Royal Mint. This special release marks a major milestone for the Bristol-based studio, founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, and propelled to global fame by Nick Park’s iconic characters. With seven Oscar nominations and four wins, Aardman’s legacy in stop-motion animation is honored through this playful, joyful tribute, part of a larger anniversary celebration including a new film and live events. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97a3fc334348b91e