英國人敦促檢查零錢，因為帶有雷蒙德·布里格斯雪人圖案的稀有 50 便士硬幣可能值一大筆錢

一位在網路上被稱為「錢幣收藏奇才」的錢幣專家表示，2008 年 50 便士的雷蒙德·布里格斯雪人硬幣價格可能高達 300 英鎊

Keep an eye out for this rare 50p coin depicting a beloved Christmas story character, which could be worth a hefty sum.

請留意這枚罕見的 50 便士硬幣，上面刻著一個受人喜愛的聖誕故事人物，它可能價值不菲。

A coin expert, known online as the Coin Collecting Wizard, has revealed that the 2008 50p coin featuring Raymond Briggs' Snowman could fetch up to £300 if sold to a collector.

一位在網路上被稱為「硬幣收藏奇才」的硬幣專家透露，2008 年50 便士的硬幣上印有雷蒙德·布里格斯的雪人圖案，如果賣給收藏家的話，售價可能高達300英鎊。

The Coin Collecting Wizard took to social media app TikTok to share his insights, where he pointed out: "This 50 pence is worth over £300.

這位硬幣收藏奇才在社交媒體應用 TikTok 上分享了他的見解，他指出：「這 50 便士的價值超過 300 英鎊。

"This sought after collectible coin is a new addition of a rare Christmas themed design first issued in 2003 inspired by Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman first published in 1978.

「這款備受追捧的收藏硬幣是 2003 年首次發行的罕見聖誕主題設計的新成員，其靈感來自雷蒙德·布里格斯 (Raymond Briggs) 於 1978 年首次出版的《雪人》。

"The magical tale of a young boy's snowman coming to life was adapted into a short animated film in 1982, which has become a mainstay of British festive TV schedules."

“1982 年，小男孩堆雪人的神奇故事被改編成動畫短片，現已成為英國節日電視節目的支柱。”

He then went on to explain that the coin designs from both 2003 and 2008 commemorate significant anniversaries of the book’s release.

然後他繼續解釋說，2003 年和 2008 年的硬幣設計都是為了紀念該書發行的重要周年紀念日。

Elaborating further, he remarked: "The 2003 snowman and James coin was the first in a popular series produced in partnership with Popjoy Mint to mark the 25th anniversary of the original storybook.

他進一步闡述：「2003 年的雪人和詹姆斯硬幣是與 Popjoy Mint 合作製作的流行系列中的第一枚，以紀念原版故事書問世 25 週年。

"This 2008 coin struck for the 30th anniversary recreates the 2003 design showing James and his snowy companion ready to take to the air in front of some seasonal fir trees."

「這枚 2008 年為紀念 30 週年而鑄造的硬幣再現了 2003 年的設計，展示了詹姆斯和他的白雪夥伴準備在一些季節性冷杉樹前翱翔。”

He concluded by highlighting the growing value of such collectibles: "The value of this point increased dramatically over the years and easily sells for over £300 today."

他最後強調了此類收藏品不斷增長的價值：“這些年來，這一點的價值急劇增加，如今很容易就能賣到 300 英鎊以上。”

At the time this article was first published a copy of this coin was listed on eBay for £1,095.

在本文首次發表時，該硬幣的副本在 eBay 上售價為 1,095 英鎊。