© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; The Snowman
2020 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#252584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Colourised image of The Snowman embracing a boy.
Engraver: Robin Shaw
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is the third time The Snowman has been celebrated on a UK coin and the first time The Snowman coin was issued as a colourised Brilliant Uncirculated, which was exclusive to the Royal Mint. Issued individually, the coin was also struck in plain copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 15,000.©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; The Snowman) 2020 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper-nickel weighing 8 g is that it features a unique design depicting the beloved character of The Snowman from the classic children's book and animated film. The coin's design showcases the Snowman standing on a snowy hill, surrounded by snowflakes and a crescent moon in the sky. This coin is a special edition released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the publication of the book, and its design has been created in collaboration with the author and illustrator, Raymond Briggs. This coin is a must-have for any collector of coins, especially for those who love The Snowman and its timeless story.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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