50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Gymnastics; Gold Proof) 2011 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Gymnastics; Gold Proof) 2011 back
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Gymnastics; 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#267356
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Gymnast with ribbon, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE

Engraver: Jonathan Olliffe

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 coin is that it features a unique gymnastics design, showcasing various gymnastic disciplines, such as the uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise, on the reverse side. This design was created by the British artist, David Knapton, and it's the first time that gymnastics has been featured on a UK coin.

Price

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

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