© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Team GB Olympics 2020; Silver Piedfort
2020 year| Silver (.925) | 16 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 | 2020 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228717 |
|---|---|
| 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 silver piedfort 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), colourised silver piedfort (2021) and gold proof. Issue limit: 300.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Team GB's participation in the 2020 Olympics, which was held in Tokyo, Japan. The coin's design features a depiction of the Olympic rings and the words "TEAM GB" in bold lettering, surrounded by a pattern of circles and lines that evoke the movement and energy of athletes in competition. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds an extra layer of luxury and exclusivity to the coin, making it a highly sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and sports fans alike.
