United Kingdom: Fourth Christmas-themed 50-pence colour coins released featuring images from The Snowman

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The Royal Mint has released (18th October) the 2021 Christmas-themed 50-pence coins which continue in their fourth year with illustrations from one of the most charming and heartwarming Christmas tales, that of The Snowman.

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In collaboration with Snowman Enterprises Ltd., and in time for the holidays, the reverse side of the seven-sided 50-pence coins reunites the two friends just as James traces a smile on the Snowman. The illustration has once again been designed by award-winning animator and illustrator Robin Shaw, who was also the art director on The Snowman and The Snowdog animation, the sequel to the original television adaption. For the special edition Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel and sterling silver Proof coins, a full-colour application is used to add additional detail to the exceptional design.

The obverse side includes the fifth numismatic effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II created by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark introduced onto British circulating and commemorative coinage in 2015.

Denom.	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Maximum Mintage
50 pence	Cupro-nickel	8 g	27.3 mm	Brilliant Uncirculated	Unlimited
50 pence	Cupro-nickel	8 g	27.3 mm	Brilliant Unc. with applied colour	10,000
50 pence	.925 Silver	8 g	27.3 mm	Proof with applied colour	7,000
50 pence	.9167 Gold	15.5 g	27.3 mm	Proof	300

The Brilliant Uncirculated base metal versions are presented in a Christmas-card type format suitable for exchanging as a holiday greeting. The special edition cupro-nickel colour reverse is presented in a folder with illustrations of the Snowman and text describing the animated film. The silver Proof coins are housed in a custom Perspex/lucite case, enabling the coin to be displayed and viewed from both sides. The gold Proof version is presented in a custom hardwood high gloss case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. For additional information about the 2021-dated Snowman coin range, please visit the website of the Royal Mint.

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