50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Goalball; Gold Proof) 2011 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Goalball; Gold Proof) 2011 back
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Goalball; 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#267352
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A goalball player throwing a ball, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
london 2012
Paralympic
Games
50 PENCE

Engraver: Jonathan Wren

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.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50p Goalball coin is that it was designed by a visually impaired artist, Chris Tipping, who is also a goalball player. The coin's design features a goalball and the Olympic rings, celebrating the Paralympic sport of goalball, which is played by athletes with visual impairments.

Price

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

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