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2020 The Snowman Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin

UK20SMGP 2020 The Snowman 50p Gold Proof Boxed

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UK20SMGP 2020 The Snowman 50p Gold Proof Obverse

UK20SMGP 2020 The Snowman 50p Gold Proof Reverse

£995.00

(VAT Exempt)

In the two years prior to his creation of ‘The Snowman,’ author and illustrator Raymond Briggs had been ‘buried amongst muck, slime, and words’ while writing ‘Fungus the Bogeyman.’ In efforts to try something new, his subsequent book was full of clean, bright colours, and was entirely wordless. The result was ‘The Snowman’ a beautiful and bittersweet tale of a young boy, James, whose snowman comes to life at midnight. They have a night of adventures, eating a feast and flying over the South Downs, before morning comes and the snowman has melted. In 1982, the book was adapted into an animated television film which has been a winter staple ever since. In 2018 and 2019, The Royal Mint released two charming Snowman designs to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the story. A third instalment was issued in 2020, featuring a heartwarming design by artist Robin Shaw. This gold proof version, one of only 285 issued, features the Snowman, in a green hat, smiling while he hugs James tightly. Snow falls around them. On the obverse to this design, is Jody Clark’s 2015 portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, the fifth official portrait used on UK coinage. This collectable coin is struck in 22 carat gold and finished to proof quality. With a weight of 15.50 grams, this Fifty Pence has a precious metal content of 14.21 grams and a diameter of 27.30 milimetres. It comes in the original packaging from The Royal Mint, including the certificate of authenticity.

£995.00

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Obverse

Portrait of Her Majesty the Queen by Jody Clark. Fifth official effigy. Legend around: 'ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2020 · 50 PENCE'.

Reverse

Design by Robin Shaw of The Snowman hugging the little boy, James, from the story. The snowman has his iconic hat on, and snowflakes are falling around them.

Specification

15.50 grams of 22 carat gold. Diameter 27.30 millimetres. Face value 50p / Fifty Pence.

Presentation

One of just 285 in this format. Offered in its original presentation and packaging with certificate of authenticity.

Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.

A Millennia of Minting

Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.

The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.

In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.

Collecting and Investing

The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.

Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.

The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.

The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company

The Britannia Coin Company is proud to stock official commemorative coins from The Royal Mint as well as a wide range of historic Royal Mint coinage. We offer unbeatable value on The Royal Mint coins, backed by our reputation for honesty and integrity, built over more than a decade of trading.

We're The Britannia Coin Company: offering exceptional service and unbeatable value to all who collect and invest in coins. Part of Gold-Traders (UK) Ltd, we've earned a world-class reputation over more than a decade of buying and selling currency from new issues to ancient coins.

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We're based in Royal Wootton Bassett, a historic market town in beautiful Wiltshire. If the name rings a bell it's probably because you remember how the community honoured those soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 'Royal' in the name was granted in 2011 to recognise this.

Our new showroom – opened in 2020 – is located in the heart of Royal Wootton Bassett in a grand, old bank building. Inside you can view our stock, as well as jewellery and collectibles from several local antique dealers. Look out for the Old Bank Antiques sign and come on in.

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Call our showroom on 01793 205 007.

Drop us a line on coins@britanniacoincompany.com.

Visit us at 143 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire SN4 7AB.

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2020 The Snowman Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin

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Product Summary

A Millennia of Minting

Collecting and Investing

The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company

Buy with Confidence

Visit our Showroom

Get in Touch

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