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The Snowman™ dances onto a 2023 UK 50p!
It just doesn’t feel like Christmas until the new UK The Snowman™ 50p is released!
You could even say it’s become a festive tradition that each year, the beloved Snowman™ features on a new UK 50p. And luckily for collectors, 2023 is no exception…
In fact, this year’s coin is sure to have collectors dancing for joy. That’s because The Snowman™ has danced his way onto a UK 50p in a magical scene set against a backdrop of the Northern Lights.
Available now in superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality, you can add this frosty friend to your 50p collection here >>
The Story of The Snowman™ on Coins!
The Snowman™ first appeared on a UK 50p back in 2018 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved festive tale. Since then, we’ve seen a Snowman™ 50p issued each year, making the 2023 Snowman™ 50p the 6th release in the series – and the first to feature King Charles III on the obverse.
Over the years, we’ve been treated to some of the most iconic scenes on our coins, taken from the original tale and even the 2012 film, The Snowman™ and The Snowdog™. The Snowman™ and the young boy, James have previously been seen sharing adventures and flying through the night sky, but 2022’s 50p was a little different, as the adorable Snowdog™ joined the frosty fellow for the very first time!
Unsurprisingly, the Snowman™ coins prove to be some of the most popular releases each year and now only the 2022 coin is still available at the mint.
But it’s not just UK collectors who are treated to coins featuring the Snowman™…
Over the years, The Snowman has featured on a number of different 50ps from The Isle of Man, some of which are incredibly sought after.
One such coin from 2003 featuring James and The Snowman™ sold for over £250 on the secondary market in 2019 – not a bad return on a 50p coin!
Now collectors have the chance to own the 2023 Snowman™ Coin, with James and his snowy friend dancing below the famous Northern Lights – a design sure to melt the heart of any collector.
The scene perfectly captures the magic of the heartwarming story, which is read by so many people every year. Just like the tale of The Snowman™, these new 50ps have also become a Christmas tradition, so if you weren’t starting to feel festive already, you should be now!
Own your 2023 UK The Snowman™ 50p
The Snowman™ and The Snowdog come to life on a UK 50p!
In 2022, a UK 50p was issued, marking the 10th anniversary of the first premiere of ‘The Snowman™ and The Snowdog‘ film.
The critically acclaimed animated sequel, ‘The Snowman™ and The Snowdog‘, suitably premiered on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve, 2012.
It was created with the late Raymond Briggs’ blessing and subsequently, in 2015, a book of the film was published by Puffin, bringing words to the story for the first time.
And, for the first time ever The Snowdog joins The Snowman™ on a UK 50p!
Interestingly for collectors, The Snowman™ and The Snowdog 50p features a design by award-winning illustrator Robin Shaw.
As well as being an accredited designer, Shaw also acted as assistant director on the 2012 film!
2022 UK The Snowman™ and The Snowdog
Undeniably, Snowman™ coins are some of the most popular out there, with previous issues selling out remarkably fast.
The 2022 UK Snowman™ and The Snowdog 50p was issued the same year as Raymond Briggs’ passing, making it one of the most poignant issues in the series. It was also one of the last UK coins with Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait on the obverse.
As the UK’s only official Christmas coin, it is the perfect festive gift, that’s certainly going to warm the hearts of every collector (and every dog lover) out there!
Last year when the 2021 Snowman™ 50p was issued, I gave my top tips for building your own snowman! With the temperatures dropping, we can certainly hope for a white Christmas!
NATIONAL SNOWMAN™ 50p for 50p BALLOT ANNOUNCED!
With JUST 50 days to go until Christmas, Change Checker HQ is feeling particularly merry…
So, to welcome in the festive period and to celebrate the issue of the brand new 2021 UK Snowman™ 50p, we’re excited to announce that a brand new National UK 50p for 50p Ballot has just launched.
Your chance to own the 2021 UK Snowman 50p for just 50p
We’re giving 2,021 lucky collectors the chance of owning the incredibly popular 2021 UK Snowman 50p for its face value – JUST 50p!
This 50p is already proving INCREDIBLY popular with collectors and it’s selling fast…
Previous Snowman 50p coins are extremely sought-after which is why we’re so excited to be giving 2,021 collectors the chance of owning this brand new 50p in Brilliant Uncirculated quality for JUST 50p!
To enter this NATIONAL UK 50p for 50p BALLOT for FREE, simply click here >>
The winners will be contacted via email on the 12th November with details of how to claim your new 50p coin for just 50p.
As you’d expect with such a special 50p, your coin has been struck to a superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality and carefully encapsulated in Official Change Checker Packaging with the all-important security hologram, guaranteeing its quality.
Don’t miss this chance to be one of the 2,021 lucky collectors to own the 2021 UK The Snowman™ 50p coin in Brilliant Uncirculated quality for JUST 50p. Enter here for free >>
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