Following on from the 2020 Father Christmas 50p, this new 2021 Father Christmas 50p is a stunning new design for its 2021 fourth edition of Father Christmas™, the character derived from a British Children’s book written and illustrated by Raymond Briggs. The new design is the second Christmas 50 pence issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory.
In this one of a kind award-winning Christmas book, Father Christmas has awoken from a dream of summer sun to discover it is December 24th, Christmas Eve – the start of his longest night’s work of the year! Much merriment ensues as Father Christmas travels the world, with a few issues along the way, to bring joy to children everywhere.
The design of our 2021 coin is inspired by an illustration from Raymond Briggs’ book, with this year featuring Father Christmas holding his loyal dog with a decorated Christmas Tree in the background. The inscription reads ‘Father Christmas’ and the value ‘FIFTY PENCE’ is shown.
Approved by the Licensor and Buckingham Palace, which is very fitting as in the book the last delivery is to the Palace, the obverse of the coin carries the Pobjoy Mint effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
