UK coins
The Snowman™ and The Snowdog come to life on a UK 50p!
In 2022, a UK 50p was issued, marking the 10th anniversary of the first premiere of ‘The Snowman™ and The Snowdog‘ film.
The critically acclaimed animated sequel, ‘The Snowman™ and The Snowdog‘, suitably premiered on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve, 2012.
It was created with the late Raymond Briggs’ blessing and subsequently, in 2015, a book of the film was published by Puffin, bringing words to the story for the first time.
And, for the first time ever The Snowdog joins The Snowman™ on a UK 50p!
Interestingly for collectors, The Snowman™ and The Snowdog 50p features a design by award-winning illustrator Robin Shaw.
As well as being an accredited designer, Shaw also acted as assistant director on the 2012 film!
2022 UK The Snowman™ and The Snowdog
Undeniably, Snowman™ coins are some of the most popular out there, with previous issues selling out remarkably fast.
The 2022 UK Snowman™ and The Snowdog 50p was issued the same year as Raymond Briggs’ passing, making it one of the most poignant issues in the series. It was also one of the last UK coins with Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait on the obverse.
As the UK’s only official Christmas coin, it is the perfect festive gift, that’s certainly going to warm the hearts of every collector (and every dog lover) out there!
Last year when the 2021 Snowman™ 50p was issued, I gave my top tips for building your own snowman! With the temperatures dropping, we can certainly hope for a white Christmas!
Historic Egyptian discovery commemorated on BRAND NEW UK £5 coin!
Marking 100 years since the incredible discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, The Royal Mint have issued a brand-new UK £5!
Laura Clancy’s striking portrait of Tutankhamun’s gold mask is spectacular on this highly detailed coin, complete with his royal headdress.
Collectors and historians alike are sure to be impressed by this design, as this iconic Egyptian discovery is marked on a UK coin!
Order your BRAND NEW 2022 UK Discovery of Tutankhamun CERTIFIED BU £5 here >>
The Discovery
In 1922, British Egyptologist Howard Carter dared to explore a neglected stairway within the Valley of the Kings. And, as the world would later learn, one of his biggest discoveries lay at the bottom. Can you just imagine the excitement Carter and his team felt at the time?
The burial chamber of Tutankhamun had been untouched for over 3000 years, until the door was opened in February 1923. Ever since this historic discovery, the world has been intrigued by artefacts found in the tomb.
So, I’m sure you’ll agree, it’s only fitting that this Egyptian discovery is marked on a UK £5 coin by The Royal Mint!
Order your BRAND NEW 2022 UK Discovery of Tutankhamun CERTIFIED BU £5 here >>
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Portrait
The 2022 UK Tutankhamun £5 is one of the last UK coins featuring Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait. Find out more what happens to UK coinage now on our blog >>
As demand for coins with Her Majesty’s portrait has surged since the news of her passing, I’m anticipating this coin to be highly sought-after.
So, make sure you secure your 2022 UK Discovery of Tutankhamun CERTIFIED BU £5 today by heading to our Change Checker shop!
Order your BRAND NEW 2022 UK Discovery of Tutankhamun CERTIFIED BU £5 here >>
Spellbinding special feature on the FIRST UK Harry Potter 50ps drives demand
A collection of UK Harry Potter 50p coins kicked off in 2022, each of which featuring a spellbinding lenticular feature!
Celebrating 25 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the designs of these 50p coins are inspired by Jim Kay’s 2015 immersive illustrations.
The first coin in the series featured the world’s best-loved wizard…
UK’s FIRST Harry Potter 50p
This was the UK’s first 50p to celebrate Harry Potter and excitingly, it also featured another never-before-seen special feature…
For the first time ever, The Royal Mint created a lenticular feature on a UK 50p. When you tilt the coin, the iconic lightning bolt replaces the number 25.
Continue the collection…
The Harry Potter 50p series continued to include the 2022 Hogwarts Express 50p, the 2023 Professor Dumbledore 50p and the 2023 Hogwarts School 50p.
