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The Royal Mint released a new 4 coin collection of fifty pence coins featuring the children’s classic Mary Poppins.

Mary Poppins is a beloved fictional character who first appeared in P.L. Travers' 1934 novel Mary Poppins and later became famous through the 1964 Disney film adaptation starring Julie Andrews. She is a magical and enigmatic nanny who arrives at 17 Cherry Tree Lane to care for the Banks children, Jane and Michael. With her iconic carpet bag, parrot-headed umbrella, and no-nonsense demeanor, Mary Poppins blends strict discipline with extraordinary adventures, introducing the children to a whimsical world filled with dancing penguins, tea parties on the ceiling, and visits to animated landscapes. Beneath her stern exterior, she possesses a deep sense of warmth and wisdom, teaching valuable life lessons through her seemingly effortless magic and unforgettable songs like A Spoonful of Sugar and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

The success of Mary Poppins extended far beyond the original book and film. P.L. Travers wrote eight books in the series, exploring more of Mary Poppins' adventures, while the Disney film became a cultural phenomenon, earning multiple Academy Awards. In 2018, Disney released Mary Poppins Returns, starring Emily Blunt, bringing the character back to the big screen for a new generation. Mary Poppins remains a timeless symbol of imagination, kindness, and the power of believing in the extraordinary, continuing to enchant audiences through books, films, theater adaptations, and countless references in popular culture.