50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Rowing; Gold Piedfort) 2012 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Rowing; Gold Piedfort) 2012 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Rowing; Gold Piedfort) 2012 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2012

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Rowing; Gold Piedfort

2012 year
Gold (.9167) 31 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
2012
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
31 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#267380
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two people rowing with legend, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
london 2012
EXCELLENCE FRIENDSHIP
FAIR PLAY
RESPECT
FRIENDSHIP
FAIR PLAY RESPECT
EXCELLENCE
50 PENCE

Engraver: David Podmore

Edge

Plain

Comment

This gold piedfort was struck in 2012 as an Olympic Medal Winners Edition with this design included in a set of 11 pieces (15 sets issued) commemorating the sports for which Great Britain won medal in. A further 11 pieces were issued individually. Issue limit: 29 (total number of medals won).

© The London Coin Company

The design was used on the 2011 copper-nickel, silver & gold proof strikes.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Rowing; Gold Piedfort) 2012 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, and the design on the coin features a rowing boat, symbolizing the sport of rowing which was one of the events featured at the Games.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  26 - - - - - -

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