50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; The Snowman obverse
Obverse
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; The Snowman reverse
Reverse
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Rare: fewer than 500,000 minted. Sells often: 118 verified sales in the last 12 months.

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait The Snowman (2018)

CountryUK Year2018 Denom50 Pence Mintage170,705 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper-nickel
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2018
Denomination50 Pence
Face value50p
Mintage170,705
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight8.000g
Diameter27.3mm
ShapeEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags commemorative
Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Reverse

The boy and the snowman flying through the night sky above Brighton Pier.

The Snowman 50p market value

£10.80
Median of 16 verified UNC sales, the grade that sells most often. 28 sales across 3 grades.
Grade range £11 – £11
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Last sale 10 days ago View price history →

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The Snowman 50p price history

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The Snowman 50p value by grade

Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records
Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
UNC £9.99 🔒 eBay £10.80 – £7.54 – £15.06 16 16 01-10-2026
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BU £10.80 🔒 eBay £11.41 ▲25.9% £5.98 – £31.89 78 78 17-10-2026
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VF £11.87 🔒 eBay £11.34 ▲5.1% £6.00 – £21.50 24 24 11-10-2026
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3 grades · last updated 27 Oct 2026

About the 2018 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – The Snowman

The 2018 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – The Snowman is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 8g and measures 27.3mm across. Reverse design: The boy and the snowman flying through the night sky above Brighton Pier.

170,705 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2018 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – The Snowman worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2018 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – The Snowman run from £10.80 to £11.41 across 3 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one.

How do I identify the 2018 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – The Snowman?

Check the weight 8g and diameter 27.3mm and the metal (copper-nickel) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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