© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Team GB Olympics 2020; Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2020-2021 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#228719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Symbols representing various sports from the Olympics, Team GB and Olympic Logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2020
TEAM GB
DK
Engraver: David Knapton
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released at the beginning of 2020 as part of the 2020 annual gold proof sets in anticipation of the games taking place in July 2020, however the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The design was re-issued individually in 2021 with an updated obverse date and some colourised strikes. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, colourised copper-nickel (2021), silver proof, colourised silver proof (2021), silver piedfort and colourised silver piedfort (2021). 2020 Issue limit: 600, 2021 Issue Limit: 260© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate Team GB's participation in the 2020 Olympics, which were held in Tokyo, Japan. The coin's design features an image of the Olympic rings and the Team GB logo, surrounded by a pattern of leaves and flowers that represent the four nations of the United Kingdom. The coin's gold composition and proof finish add to its collectibility and value, making it a unique and special piece for coin collectors and Olympics enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Team GB Olympics 2020; Gold Proof) 2020-2021 coin.
