Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2011 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2015
Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2011 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2015
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Athletics; Silver
2011 year| Silver (.925) | 8 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 | 2011 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| 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#45488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
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 silver issue was only available in Brilliant Uncirculated and was part of the complete set of 29 coins to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic Games. It was also issued individually as well as being available in copper-nickel, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue Limit: 30,000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50p coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 2012 London Olympics, with the reverse side depicting various athletics events in a stylized manner.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver) 2011 coin.
