50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Basketball
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#18210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Four basketball players against a textured background of a large basketball, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london
50 PENCE
Engraver: Sarah Payne
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 (137,157 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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with an image of a basketball, which is a first for a British coin. The design was created to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games, which were held in London, and the basketball theme was chosen to highlight the popularity of the sport in the UK. The coin was minted in 2011 and was released into circulation in the UK and the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 162916 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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