50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Team GB Olympics 2020; Silver Proof) 2020 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Team GB Olympics 2020; Silver Proof) 2020 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Team GB Olympics 2020; Silver Proof) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Team GB Olympics 2020; Silver Proof

2020 year
Silver (.925) 8 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
2020
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#228716
Rarity index
91%

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 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), colourised silver proof (2021), silver piedfort, colourised silver piedfort (2021) and gold proof. Issue limit: 600.

© 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 features a unique design that showcases the Team GB logo and the Olympic rings, making it a special and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and sports fans alike.