In 2019 to celebrate Raymond Briggs The Snowman, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Snowman 50p Fifty Pence Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver colourised by the Royal Mint.
The reverse designed by Natasha Ratcliffe features the boy and snowman while the obverse features the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Royal Mint Product Code -UK19SMSP
Limited Mintage of just 12,452 Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality
Struck in Solid .925 Sterling Silver Colourised by the Royal Mint
Each coin is cased in a beautiful printed acrylic block with delicate snow falling all around – a perfect Christmas decoration
The gift box contains a fold-out booklet, featuring exclusive illustrations from Robin Shaw – Assistant Director of The Snowman and The Snowdog™
Only the second time The Snowman™ has been celebrated on a UK coin
Colour printing recalls the charm of the original illustrations
