© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Team GB Olympics
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#86831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A swimmer, lions head, lettering and the five Olympic rings.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEAM GB
U
Engraver: Tim Sharp
Edge
Plain
Comment
The reverse of the coin was created by design consultancy Uniform (hence the letter U on the reverse) and celebrates the spirit of the British Olympians. The coin was issued for circulation and also sold as a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (34,162 sales) and in BU tubes (8,484 sales).©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by sculptor and coin designer, Timothy Noad. The coin features a unique design that showcases the Team GB Olympic team's logo, along with the year "2016" and the words "TEAM GB" inscribed in a circular pattern around the edge of the coin. This design was chosen to commemorate the 2016 Summer Olympics, which were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 42646 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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