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© The London Coin Company
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Athletics; Gold Proof
2009 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 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 | 2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#258691 |
|---|---|
| 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 proof is unique as only 1 was minted and presented to the artist.The design was also used on the 2011 issues in copper-nickel and silver. A gold piedfort was struck in 2012 as an Olympic Medal Winners Edition.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Athletics; Gold Proof) 2009 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2009 World Championships in Athletics, which were held in Berlin, Germany. The coin features an image of a sprinter on the reverse side, and the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and athletics fans alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 2009 coin.
