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Cryptocurrency News Articles
The Snowman 50p coin is back just in time for Christmas
Oct 14, 2024 at 07:18 am
The Royal Mint has revealed a special edition coin featuring Raymond Briggs' beloved festive character, making it a perfect collectible for the holiday season.
The Royal Mint has unveiled a special edition 50p coin featuring Raymond Briggs' beloved festive character, The Snowman.
It's a fitting tribute to one of the UK's most iconic Christmas stories, with this being the seventh time The Snowman has appeared on a 50p coin.
The new design, created by illustrator Robin Shaw, captures the heart-warming scene of The Snowman placing a star at the top of a Christmas tree.
The Snowman 50p has quickly become one of the most sought-after coins from The Royal Mint, and this latest release is no exception.
Since 2018, around 700,000 Snowman coins have been snapped up by collectors worldwide, making it a firm festive favourite.
This year's edition comes with an extra special touch - a limited number of the coins will be produced in full colour, bringing the snowy scene to life in even more detail.
From 11 November, fans will be able to strike their very own 50p featuring The Snowman.
The coins won’t be entering general circulation, so eager collectors will need to head to The Royal Mint’s website to get their hands on one.
Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint, says the Snowman 50p has become a Christmas tradition.
She said: "We’re thrilled to continue this much-loved story on UK coinage.
"Robin Shaw’s design captures the magic of Christmas and adds to the timeless appeal of The Snowman."
Robin Shaw, the artist behind the design, has a long history with the character, having worked as the art director on The Snowman and The Snowdog, the TV sequel to the original The Snowman.
Speaking about the new coin, Shaw said: "It’s an honour to see my design on a 50 pence piece once again, and this year’s edition is truly special."
For die-hard fans of the festive favourite, there’s an extra reason to celebrate this year.
The Royal Mint has hidden a solid gold Snowman coin behind door 24 of a limited-edition Snowman advent calendar.
One lucky buyer will strike gold on Christmas Eve.
The Snowman 50p coin is available in a variety of finishes, including precious metals, and collectors can also visit The Royal Mint Experience in South Wales from November 11 to strike their very own Snowman coin.
Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman, first published in 1978, has sold over 5.5 million copies worldwide and continues to capture the magic of Christmas for young and old alike.
The animated short film, first aired on Channel 4 in 1982, remains a Christmas TV staple.
This year’s 50p coin is the perfect way to celebrate the enduring appeal of The Snowman, offering fans a lasting keepsake to treasure.
Whether it’s placed in a collection or passed down as a family heirloom, The Snowman 50p is sure to be a festive hit.
Meanwhile, 50p coins seem to be all the rage, with one special edition 50p selling for triple its value.
And unlike The Snowman coin, not all collectables feature fun illustrations, in fact some coins can prove majorly valuable because of errors or mistakes.
That doesn't just apply to coins, a tiny marking on a £10 note could actually make it 1,700 more valuable as one note sold at an auction for a whopping £17,000.
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