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The Magic of the Snowman™ Returns: A Look at the New 2024 Snowman 50p Coin
For collectors and fans of Christmas nostalgia, the annual release of The Snowman™ 50p coin has become a festive tradition in its own right. Since the first coin debuted in 2018, the Royal Mint has celebrated the timeless charm of Raymond Briggs’ classic tale by bringing this beloved character to life in beautifully crafted designs. Let’s take a brief journey through the history of these iconic coins before unveiling the latest 2024 edition!
A Walk Through Past Designs
The Snowman™ 50p series began in 2018, and since then, each year has introduced a fresh design, capturing the spirit of the heartwarming story. Some of the notable previous designs include:
- 2018: The debut coin depicted The Snowman™ flying through the snow speckled sky, hand in hand with his awe-struck companion, James.
- 2019: This coin features The Snowman™ and James, the hero of the story standing in a beautiful snowy landscape.
- 2020: The 2020 design features The Snowman™, in a green hat, smiling while he hugs James tightly.
- 2021: Another wonderful depiction where James draws a smile on The Snowman’s™ face, taken from a scene in the original tale.
- 2022: We saw a beloved new character featured on the design, The Snowman™ and The Snowdog, the sequel to The Snowman™, based on Raymond Briggs’ classic Christmas story.
- 2023: The 2023 coin showcased a festive design, featuring James and his frosty friend – dancing beneath the magical Northern Lights.
Introducing the 2024 Snowman™ 50p Coin
Now, in 2024, the magic of The Snowman™ returns once more with a fresh new design that’s sure to capture hearts. This year’s edition features the beloved Snowman placing a star on the top of the colourful Christmas Tree, and is strictly limited to JUST 7,000. Whether you’ve been collecting since 2018 or are just now starting your The Snowman™ collection, this new coin is a must-have for the holiday season.
As always, the 2024 coin will be highly sought after by collectors, so don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection or gift it to a loved one this Christmas!
Explore the full 2024 UK The Snowman™ 50p coin range today.
Bring home a piece of Christmas magic!
The New UK Rarest 50p Coin – The Salmon 50p
The UK’s coin collecting community is buzzing with excitement following the announcement that the Salmon 50p has officially become the rarest 50p in circulation. This new status is due to its incredibly low mintage figures, making it a highly sought-after coin for collectors across the country.
The Salmon 50p – The New King of Rarity
The Salmon 50p has just dethroned the famous Kew Gardens 50p as the UK’s rarest 50p in circulation! It was revealed that only 200,000 of these coins entered circulation last year—an unprecedented low, marking it as the lowest mintage figure of any UK circulating coin. This rarity makes the Salmon 50p a highly prized addition to any collection, and it’s already generating significant demand among collectors.
The Solution – The UK Coinage Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Set
With the chance of finding this coin in your change being extremely slim, to guarantee owning the UK Brilliant Uncirculated Salmon 50p coin is through the UK Coinage Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Set. Here’s why this set is an essential purchase for collectors:
- Guaranteed Inclusion of the Salmon 50p: The BU set includes the UK Brilliant Uncirculated Salmon 50p coin without the uncertainty of hunting for it in circulation.
- Pristine Brilliant Uncirculated Quality: Each coin is struck to the highest Brilliant Uncirculated standard, ensuring that your Salmon 50p and the other coins in the set are presented in flawless, mint condition—free from any circulation marks.
- Full Range of 2023 Coinage: Alongside the Salmon 50p, the set includes the complete lineup of 2023 coin designs, giving collectors a comprehensive and beautifully presented snapshot of this year’s UK coinage.
- Collector’s Packaging: Housed in an official display pack, the set is designed for both protection and presentation, making it an ideal showcase piece or a perfect gift for fellow collectors.
Why the BU Set is the Ultimate Way to Collect
Given that only 200,000 Salmon 50p coins are in circulation, the likelihood of coming across one is extremely low. For collectors who value both rarity and condition, the UK Coinage BU Set provides the ultimate solution, allowing you to own the Brilliant Uncirculated version of this coin in pristine form.
Don’t Miss Out – Secure Your BU Set Today
To ensure that the Brilliant Uncirculated Salmon 50p coin becomes a part of your collection, secure the UK Coinage BU Set now.
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Revealed: The UK Sovereign’s Biggest Transformation Yet
What’s changing, why it matters, and what you need to know…
The 2025 Sovereign has finally been revealed and Britain’s flagship gold coin is entering a ground breaking new chapter, bringing the most significant changes in recent history.
First is the announcement that 2025 will be the last ever Sovereign issue struck in the iconic rose-gold alloy, marking the end of an era for one of Britain’s most treasured coins.
From 2026 onwards, collectors will see a new yellow-gold alloy take its place. This change represents a new era for the UK Sovereign, ensuring that the 2025 coin will be highly sought after as the last of its kind.
Here’s how you can expect the Sovereign’s appearance to change:
A Silver Sovereign shocks the collecting world
Perhaps the biggest shock, in a move that nobody saw coming, The Royal Mint has also revealed the first-ever UK Silver Sovereign.
This unprecedented addition to the Sovereign family has already caused a stir among collectors. Silver Sovereigns are set to become a collector’s must-have, offering a new and exciting way to own a piece of numismatic history.
The Return of the Shield Design
As if these changes weren’t exciting enough, The Royal Mint has also introduced a brand-new design on the Gold Proof Sovereign’s reverse. For the first time in over two decades, the 2025 Sovereign will feature a Shield design, paying tribute to 200 years since the Shield first appeared on a Sovereign in 1825, under the reign of King George IV.
The last time we saw a proper Shield design on a Sovereign was in 2002, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee. That edition was a phenomenon, with all 20,500 coins selling out and becoming one of the most coveted Sovereigns of the modern era.
With an edition limit of just 5,000 for the 2025 Shield Sovereign, we’re expecting a collector rush like we haven’t seen in years.
Key details for collectors
Here’s the information we have right now on the 2025 Proof Sovereign range:
| Coin | Edition Limit |
|---|---|
| The Sovereign (Shield Design) | 5,000 |
| The Sovereign 3-Coin Set (Shield Design) | 650 |
| The Piedfort Sovereign (Shield Design) | 1,250 |
| The Sovereign (George & the Dragon Design) | 2,025 |
| The Silver Sovereign (George & the Dragon Design) | 50,000 |
The Sovereigns will go on sale soon. Quick sell-outs are expected across the range.