© The Royal Mint, 2011
© The Royal Mint, 2011
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Badminton; 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 |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#42816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Badminton shuttlecock, with illustrations of a badminton player in typical stances, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london
50 PENCE
Engraver: Emma Kelly
Edge
Plain
Comment
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, and gold proof. Issue Limit: 30,000Interesting fact
The 2011 Badminton Silver 50p coin is a rare and unique coin that features a design error. The coin was minted with the wrong die, resulting in the image of Queen Elizabeth II being mirrored and appearing reversed on the coin. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is now considered a valuable and rare collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5257 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Badminton; Silver) 2011 coin.
