© The Royal Mint, 2012
© The Royal Mint, 2012
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tennis; 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#267393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tennis ball above net, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE
Engraver: Tracy Baines
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 10 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 & gold proof strikes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Tennis; Gold Piedfort) 2012 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, and the design features a depiction of tennis players in action, with the famous Wimbledon tennis courts in the background.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Tennis; Gold Piedfort) 2012 coin.
