50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Boccia; Silver) 2011 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Boccia; Silver) 2011 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Boccia; Silver) 2011 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2011

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Boccia; Silver

2011 year
Silver (.925) 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#42845
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Boccia player in a wheelchair throwing a ball, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
london 2012
Paralympic
Games
50 PENCE

Engraver: Justin Chung

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 Paralympic Games. It was also issued individually as well as being available in copper-nickel, and gold proof. Issue Limit: 30,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Boccia; Silver) 2011 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver (.925) weighing 8 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 2011 Boccia World Cup, which was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Boccia is a Paralympic sport that is similar to bocce ball, and it is played by people with severe physical disabilities. The coin's design features a depiction of the Boccia World Cup logo and two athletes competing in the sport. This coin is a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in Paralympic sports or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  5229 - - - - - -

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