October 14th 2024.
The Royal Mint has just announced the release of their highly anticipated collection of coins featuring the beloved character, The Snowman. And to make things even more exciting, they have hidden a special solid gold version in one of their advent calendars!
But don't worry, you don't have to break the bank to get your hands on this rare gold coin. The advent calendars, which are priced at £30 each, have already gone on sale, but only one contains the golden treasure behind door number 24. And if you're feeling lucky, you might just be the one to strike gold on Christmas Eve.
For those who are unable to snag the golden coin, there is still a chance to own a piece of The Snowman collection. The Royal Mint is also offering the gold coin for sale on their website, but at a higher price of £1,355. Only 100 of these coins have been produced, making them a truly special and limited edition item.
But for those on a budget, there are other options available as well. The collection includes coins in different metals and colors, with prices starting at a more affordable £12. And even if you don't find the golden coin in your advent calendar, you'll still be treated to a color version of The Snowman behind door number 24, as well as chocolate coins behind the remaining doors.
This marks the seventh year that the Royal Mint has released 50p coins featuring The Snowman, a beloved character from the popular picture book by Raymond Briggs. This year's coin features a new design by Robin Shaw, who was also the art director for The Snowman and The Snowdog, the sequel to the original TV adaptation of the book.
In the reverse design of this year's coin, we see The Snowman decorating a Christmas tree, capturing the magic and joy of the holiday season. Since the release of The Snowman 50p coin, close to 700,000 of them have been collected worldwide, in 75 different countries.
Rebecca Morgan, the director of commemorative coins at the Royal Mint, expressed her excitement for the release of this year's Snowman coin. She also mentioned that it has become a beloved Christmas tradition at the Royal Mint and that they are thrilled to continue the story of The Snowman on UK coinage.
Speaking of the design, Robin Shaw shared his honor in having his artwork featured on a 50 pence piece for the second time. He also mentioned that this year's coin perfectly captures the magic of Raymond Briggs' timeless creation, while celebrating The Snowman's latest adventure on UK coins.
First published in 1978 as a wordless picture book, The Snowman has since sold over 5.5 million copies worldwide. It went on to inspire an animated short film that was first broadcast on Channel 4 on December 26, 1982, and has become a Christmas classic for many families.
Thomas Merrington, the creative director at Penguin Ventures, expressed his excitement for the release of the seventh Snowman coin from their partnership with the Royal Mint. He also mentioned that The Snowman is a beloved and magical story that captures the hearts of families every Christmas.
For all the Snowman fans out there, the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, South Wales will also be offering a chance to strike your own 50p coin featuring The Snowman, starting November 11. And for those who can't wait, you can purchase the Snowman advent calendar or coin on the Royal Mint website. Don't miss out on adding this special piece to your collection!
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