50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Wrestling
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#18206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Two figures wrestling in a stadium, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE
Engraver: Roderick Enriquez
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 (127,279 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 the Circulating commemorative coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Wrestling) 2011 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper-nickel weighing 8 g is that it features a unique design depicting Queen Elizabeth II in a wrestling pose, showcasing the monarch's strength and determination. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Stephen Taylor, and was the first time a British coin had featured the Queen in such an active pose. The coin was issued to celebrate the 2011 Commonwealth Games, held in Delhi, India, and was part of a series of coins commemorating the Games.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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