ROYAL MINT COLLECTORS SET

THE SNOWMAN 2018 & 2019

UK 50p / FIFTY PENCE

BRILLIANT UNCIRCLATED COIN

(COLLECTORS PACK x 2)

NEW & SEALED

x 2 BUNC COMMEMORATIVE 50p COINS SET'S

x 2 FIFTY PENCE COIN'S


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You are bidding on a Pair of GENUINE ROYAL MINT - SNOWMAN 50p COMMEMORATIVE COIN'S in SEALED COLLECTORS PACK- (2018 & 2019)


ROYAL MINT COLLECTORS SET

THE SNOWMAN 2018

40TH ANNIVERSAY OF THE SNOWMAN


Share the magic of a much-loved festive favourite


On a cold winter’s night a snowman comes to life and befriends the little boy who built him. After exploring the boy’s house together and sharing a candlelit feast, the pair fly across the frozen countryside, before racing home to beat the dawn, but wonder turns to sadness. The next morning, the boy wakes to find his snowman has melted.

As the story of The Snowman turns 40, The Royal Mint is excited to present this commemorative coin struck especially for the occasion. Raymond Briggs’ celebrated characters are brought to life in a wonderfully dynamic design – modelled by Robin Shaw, Assistant Director of The Snowman and the Snowdog. The boy and the snowman soar through the night sky together above the twinkling lights of Brighton Pier – a beautiful keepsake that captures the magic of this enchanting festive favourite.


  • The first commemorative UK coin to feature the Snowman
  • Don’t miss the chance to own this coin – you won’t find it in your change
  • Presented in bright, fun fold-out packaging that recalls the story’s original illustrations
  • The fold-out packaging features illustrations by Robin Shaw – Assistant Director of The Snowman and the Snowdog.
  • This is a commemorative coin to mark the 40th anniversary of Raymond Briggs’ timeless classic The Snowman.
  • There are no plans for The Snowman coin to enter circulation.
  • Capture the memories of a magical family Christmas.
  • Licensed by Penguin Random House.
  • Finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard,
  • A must-have for Snowman fans

The Snowman 50p commemorative 50p coin: Cased in a wallet, which opens out to reveal illustrations from Robin Shaw, and information about Raymond Briggs (author). 


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THE SNOWMAN 2019

"THE MAGIC OF THE SNOWMAN IS CELEBRATED IN THIS NEW 50p COIN"


Share the magic of a Christmas story loved by millions through a new Snowman 50p coin.


The Story behind The Snowman Coin 2019


When the ROYAL MINT designed the first Snowman coin in 2018, they were able to enlist the help of award-winning animator and illustrator Robin Shaw. Robin has a long association with the book’s author and illustrator Raymond Briggs stretching back over many years. After the success of last year’s release, The Royal Mint was delighted to be working with him once again. 

Known for his distinctive hand-drawn work, which has a beautiful lyrical quality, Robin was inspired to take up animation after watching The Snowman™ as a child, determined one day to work with its creator. This was an ambition he achieved when he was chosen to be part of the directing team behind the hit Channel 4 TV special The Snowman and The Snowdog™, a sequel to the original animated film. Recently, he illustrated a retelling of The Snowman™ by renowned children’s author Michael Morpurgo.

The 2019 coin has been developed in partnership with Snowman Enterprises using Robin’s illustrations and, once again, he contributed exclusive sketches for the packaging. 



How does it feel seeing your work reinterpreted on a coin?


“With animation you are always working to a 16 x 9 inch frame and it's all about composing images and movement within that shape and sequencing them to tell a story. Seeing this design on a 50p coin, on the other hand, lets you relish the beauty of a single image that needs to be completely legible in miniature and work perfectly with the shape of the coin itself.

“This particular sketch that features on the coin derives from several illustrations I drew to mark the 40th anniversary of the book’s publication. I really wanted to breathe some of the original emotion and delicacy from Raymond's book back into all the artwork that stems from it. I painted some really magical wintry scenes – the sort you imagine as a child – and drew some moving little poses of the Snowman with James. It’s wonderful to see how these have come together to form this design.

“Watching The Snowman™ has become something of a Christmas tradition. The illustrations are so powerfully emotive. The fact that it’s simple and wordless make it the perfect story to retell within the roundel of a coin. And following the popularity of last year’s release, it’s great to introduce the other main character, the little boy James, more fully on the 2019 coin. I love how the design puts him at the front and centre.”


The Royal Mint is excited to present this new commemorative coin struck especially for 2019. Raymond Briggs’ celebrated characters are brought to life in a wonderfully dynamic design – modelled by Robin Shaw, Assistant Director of The Snowman and the Snowdog. 


  • The second commemorative UK coin to feature the Snowman
  • Don’t miss the chance to own this coin – you won’t find it in your change
  • Presented in bright, fun fold-out packaging.
  • The fold-out packaging features illustrations by Robin Shaw – Assistant Director of The Snowman and the Snowdog™.
  • The only way to own The Snowman™ 2019 coin – this coin will not enter circulation
  • Capture the memories of a magical family Christmas.
  • Finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard,
  • A must-have for Snowman fans
  • Licensed by Snowman Enterprises Limited.


The Snowman 50p commemorative 50p coin: Cased in a wallet, which opens out to reveal illustrations from Robin Shaw, and information about Raymond Briggs (author). 



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£12.50 European Postage

£16.50 Worldwide Postage

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