© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
50 Pence - Elizabeth II The Snowman; Silver Proof
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| 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#153809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
A coloured image of a boy and the snowman flying through the night sky above Brighton Pier.
Script: Latin
Lettering: N.R.
Engraver: Natasha Ratcliffe
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reverse colour error:Sp#H51A There are reports of a reverse colour error where the hat appears blue rather than green.
The first ever Snowman coin released, issued individually, this coin was also struck in copper-nickel and gold proof. A limited presentation of 15,000 were available in a coloured acrylic block. Issue limit: 20,000.
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
The Snowman coin was designed by illustrator and cartoonist Raymond Briggs, who is best known for creating the beloved children's book "The Snowman." The coin features an image of the Snowman and his friend James, and it was released in 2018 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book's publication. The coin's design is particularly special because it was created using a technique called "proof" which involves frosting the design to give it a three-dimensional appearance. This makes the coin stand out from other coins and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20831 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (The Snowman; Silver Proof) 2018 coin.
