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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Aquatics, 2nd issue
2011 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Swimmer submerged in water, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Note: more definition to swimmer's face with no water lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE
Engraver: Jonathan Olliffe
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued for circulation in 2011 as part of the 29-piece set struck to commemorate the Summer Olympics, London 2012 as well as in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (157,749 sales), while also sold with the other 28 BU packs in a folder (25,759 sales), the coin was also struck in silver BU and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2011
The first type, with water lines to the swimmer's face, was issued in 29-piece BU sets to commemorate the XXX Summer Olympiad, London 2012. It is not known how many of these sets were produced before the first type of this coin was withdrawn and the second type, with more definition to the swimmer's face and no water lines, was released. The rare withdrawn first version is shown on the left.
© Changechecker
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design depicting various aquatic animals, such as a swimmer, a diver, and a sailboat, to commemorate the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games, which were held in the Isle of Man.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 183749 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Aquatics, 2nd issue) 2011 coin.
