The 2008 50p piece features a beloved Christmas story character and could fetch around £300 if sold to a collector.
Brits have been alerted to keep an eye out for a rare 50 pence coin depicting a beloved Christmas story character, which could be worth a hefty sum. A coin expert, known online as the Coin Collecting Wizard, has signalled that the 2008 50p coin featuring Raymond Briggs' Snowman could command up to £300 if sold to a collector.
The Coin Collecting Wizard shared his insights on social media app TikTok, where he pointed out: "This 50 pence is worth over £300. This sought after collectible coin is a new addition of a rare Christmas themed design first issued in 2003 inspired by Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman first published in 1978."
He added: "The magical tale of a young boy's snowman coming to life was adapted into a short animated film in 1982, which has become a mainstay of British festive TV schedules." The Coin Collecting Wizard then went on to explain that the coin designs from both 2003 and 2008 commemorate significant anniversaries of the book’s release.
Elaborating further, he remarked: "The 2003 snowman and James coin was the first in a popular series produced in partnership with Popjoy Mint to mark the 25th anniversary of the original storybook. This 2008 coin struck for the 30th anniversary recreates the 2003 design showing James and his snowy companion ready to take to the air in front of some seasonal fir trees."
He concluded by highlighting the growing value of such collectibles: "The value of this point increased dramatically over the years and easily sells for over £300 today."
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