Olney’s famous Pancake Race immortalised in limited set.
A Milton Keynes town’s quirky tradition has been celebrated in a new set of £2 coins being released by a leading distributor.
The coin, which is one of a set of five depicting quaint British traditions, has been released by specialists The Westminster Collection. It features Olney’s Pancake Race and shows a depiction of two women taking part in the famous event, running in aprons while tossing pancakes.
The other coins in the set show images of Morris Dancing, Maypole Dancing, Guy Fawkes Night and Gloucester’s Cheese Rolling.
Limited to 2,025 sets the coins have been designed to ‘capture the eccentric charm of a uniquely British tradition’.
The company’s website describes Olney’s Pancake Race coin as ‘Since 1445, apron-clad racers have dashed through Olney's streets flipping pancakes mid-run – because, why not?'.
The set of five coins costs £64.95 although if you are an avid collector, 495 highly limited edition sets made from Sterling Silver with 24ct gold plating, are available – for £425.
