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

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Goalball; 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#42839
Rarity index
88%

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 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 (Goalball; Silver) 2011 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by a visually impaired artist, Chris Tipping. The coin features a goalball, a ball with a bell inside that is used in the Paralympic sport of goalball, and was created to commemorate the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The coin's design incorporates tactile features, such as raised lines and bumps, to help visually impaired people identify and handle the coin. This unique design feature makes it stand out from other coins and serves as a symbol of accessibility and inclusivity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  5131 - - - - - -

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