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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Rowing
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 | 2 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Two people rowing with legend, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
EXCELLENCE FRIENDSHIP
FAIR PLAY
RESPECT
FRIENDSHIP
FAIR PLAY
RESPECT
EXCELLENCE
50 PENCE
Engraver: David Podmore
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 (140,977 sales), some were signed by British rower Sir Steve Redgrave with an issue limit of 500 (486 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 rowing a boat, which was designed by sculptor and engraver, Matthew Bonaccorsi. This design was chosen to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, which marked 60 years on the throne in 2012. The coin was issued in 2011 as part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the Queen's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 167222 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Rowing) 2011 coin.
