50 Pence - Elizabeth II Sailing; Gold Piedfort
2012 year| Gold (.9167) | 31 g | 27.3 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#267383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three sailing boats on water with a map of the coast of Weymouth in the background, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE
Engraver: Bruce Rushin
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 2 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 and gold proof strikes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Sailing; Gold Piedfort) 2012 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, United Kingdom. The coin features a unique sailing design on the reverse side, which was created by the artist John Burningham. Additionally, the coin was struck in gold piedfort, which means it was minted twice to create a thicker and more detailed coin. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and Olympic memorabilia collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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