© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; The Snowman
2021 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 | 2021 |
| 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#308871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Image of The Snowman with a boy.
Engraver: Robin Shaw
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is the fourth time The Snowman has been celebrated on a UK coin. Issued as individual pieces (10,000 issue limit) and in an advent calendar (1,500 issue limit), the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.©The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
The Snowman coin was designed by illustrator Raymond Briggs, who is best known for creating the beloved children's book "The Snowman." The coin features a depiction of the Snowman and his friend James, flying through the sky on a sled. The design was created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the publication of the book, and it has become a popular collector's item among coin enthusiasts and fans of the book.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11577 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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