50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Canoeing; Gold Proof) 2011 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Canoeing; Gold Proof) 2011 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Canoeing; Gold Proof) 2011 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2011

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Canoeing; Gold Proof

2011 year
Gold (.9167) 15.5 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
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
References
Numista
N#267324
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A figure in a canoe on a slalom course, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE

Engraver: Timothy Lees

Edge

Plain

Comment

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 50p coin is that it features a unique design depicting Queen Elizabeth II engaging in the sport of canoeing, which is not a common activity associated with the monarch.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  1 - - - - - -

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