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Rare 50p Snowman coin sells for more than 350 times face value on eBay
The Isle of Man issue drew 17 bids as collectors paid a premium for its low mintage and design, experts said.
- A rare Man Snowman coin sold on eBay, drawing 17 bids from collectors and fetching £178.52—more than 350 times its face value.
- Issued by the Isle and struck by the Pobjoy Mint, the 2003 coin marked the 25th anniversary of Raymond Briggs' original book, The Snowman, with a mintage of 10,000.
- Measuring 27.3mm in diameter, the coin features The Snowman and James on the reverse with Queen Elizabeth on the obverse. Condition significantly influences final value.
- Unlike Royal Mint coins, this piece is not legal tender, as Manx currency remains a separate issue despite sharing the same face value as other denominations.
- The Royal Mint tracks mintage figures to establish rarity; low-mintage coins like the 2023 Atlantic Salmon command higher prices. Collectors unsure of authenticity can seek expert valuation.
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Rare 50p Snowman coin sells for more than 350 times face value on eBay
The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.
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