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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Equestrian
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#18215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Rider on horse jumping over a fence, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london
50 PENCE
Engraver: Thomas Babbage
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 (145,122 sales), while also sold with the other 28 BU packs in a folder (25,759 sales), and a Gold Medal Winners set (2,012 issue limit, sales unknown) the coin was also struck in silver BU, gold proof and gold piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2011
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting Queen Elizabeth II on horseback, which was created by sculptor Matthew Bonaccorsi. This design was chosen to commemorate the Queen's love of horses and her dedication to the equestrian world. The coin was issued in 2011 as part of a series of coins celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years on the throne.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 170881 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Equestrian) 2011 coin.
