50 Pence - Elizabeth II Athletics; Gold Piedfort
2012 year| Gold (.9167) | 31 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#258693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Child's drawing of a youth vaulting over a bar, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE
Engraver: Florence Jackson
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nine-year-old Florence Jackson, the designer of the Athletics 50p coin, is the first ever child to design a Royal Mint UK coin. She won this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in 2009 after taking part in a Blue Peter competition. The Coin Design Competition was one of the show’s most popular ever, with Florence’s design beating over 17,000 other entries.
This gold piedfort was struck in 2012 as an Olympic Medal Winners Edition with this design included in a set of 11 pieces (15 sets issued) commemorating the sports for which Great Britain won medal in. A further 11 pieces were issued individually. Issue limit: 29 (total number of medals won).
© The London Coin Company
The design was used on the 2009 issues in copper-nickel and the 2011 copper-nickel & silver.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Athletics; Gold Piedfort) 2012 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, United Kingdom. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an athlete in motion on the other, symbolizing the spirit of athleticism and competition that the Games embodied. Additionally, the coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and sports enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Athletics; Gold Piedfort) 2012 coin.
