© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Team GB Olympics 2020; Silver Piedfort
2021 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 | 2021 |
| 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, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#297867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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
The design was originally released at the beginning of 2020 as part of the 2020 annual Silver Piedfort Proof set 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 coin was re-issued individually with colourised reverse in 2021 and an updated obverse date. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, colorised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 1,510© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design by renowned sculptor and designer, David Knapton, which depicts a dynamic composition of athletes in motion, symbolizing the spirit of competition and unity of the Olympic Games.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1495 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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