50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Sailing
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 0.66 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#18197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Three sailing boats on water with a map of the coast of Weymouth in the background, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE
Engraver: Bruce Rushin
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 (138,535 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 sailing design on the reverse side, which was created by sculptor John Bergdahl. The design depicts a sailing ship, symbolizing the UK's rich maritime history and its connection to the sea. The coin was issued to commemorate the 2011 sailing season and to promote the UK's sailing heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 164294 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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