50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; The Snowman) 2020 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; The Snowman) 2020 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; The Snowman) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; The Snowman

2020 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#252585
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

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. Issued as individual pieces, the coin was also struck in colourised copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. The BU mintage figures comprised Royal Mint packs (18,337 sales) and third party trade packaging (65,981 sales).

©The Royal Mint, 2020

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin 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 design was created by illustrator and designer, Robin Shaw, who is known for his work on various children's books and animations. The coin's unique design makes it a standout piece in the world of numismatics and a must-have for collectors of rare and unique coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  84318 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; The Snowman) 2020 coin.