2018 UK Coin 50p Silver Proof The Snowman

2018 UK Coin 50p Silver Proof The Snowman

The Snowman was written by Raymond Briggs and was first published in 1978. The book has no words and the story is told completely through illustrations.

The book was adapted into an animated film in 1982, and remains a Christmas classic.

Obverse
The obverse of the coin shows the fifth coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

Reverse
The reverse was designed by Natasha Ratcliffe. She is a member of the council of The British Art Medal Society. It shows the boy and the snowman soaring across the sky, with Brighton Pier visable below.

The coin was made with Robin Shaw, the Assistant Director of The Snowman and the Snowdog.

This is the first UK coin to have a fully coloured design on the reverse.

Specification
Diameter 27.30 mm
Weight 8g
Denomination Fifty Pence
Alloy .925 Silver
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Reverse Designer Natasha Ratcliffe
Mint The Royal Mint
Mintage 15,000