英国人敦促检查零钱，因为带有雷蒙德·布里格斯雪人图案的稀有 50 便士硬币可能值一大笔钱

一位在网上被称为“钱币收藏奇才”的钱币专家表示，2008 年 50 便士的雷蒙德·布里格斯雪人硬币价格可能高达 300 英镑

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

请留意这枚罕见的 50 便士硬币，上面刻着一个受人喜爱的圣诞故事人物，它可能价值不菲。

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.

一位在网上被称为“硬币收藏奇才”的硬币专家透露，2008 年 50 便士的硬币上印有雷蒙德·布里格斯的雪人图案，如果卖给收藏家的话，售价可能高达 300 英镑。

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.

这位硬币收藏奇才在社交媒体应用 TikTok 上分享了他的见解，他指出：“这 50 便士的价值超过 300 英镑。

"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.

“这款备受追捧的收藏硬币是 2003 年首次发行的罕见圣诞主题设计的新成员，其灵感来自雷蒙德·布里格斯 (Raymond Briggs) 于 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编成动画短片，现已成为英国节日电视节目的支柱。”

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

然后他继续解释说，2003 年和 2008 年的硬币设计都是为了纪念该书发行的重要周年纪念日。

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.

他进一步阐述道：“2003 年的雪人和詹姆斯硬币是与 Popjoy Mint 合作制作的流行系列中的第一枚，以纪念原版故事书问世 25 周年。

"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."

“这枚 2008 年为纪念 30 周年而铸造的硬币再现了 2003 年的设计，展示了詹姆斯和他的白雪伙伴准备在一些季节性冷杉树前翱翔。”

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."

他最后强调了此类收藏品不断增长的价值：“这些年来，这一点的价值急剧增加，如今很容易就能卖到 300 英镑以上。”

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

在本文首次发表时，该硬币的副本在 eBay 上售价为 1,095 英镑。