This 50p coin was issued by the United Kingdom to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games held in London. The coin features the Aquatics design and bears the image of Jonathan Oliffe. Minted in 2011, this circulated coin is made of modern silver/clad and is a great addition to any coin collection.
Circulating mintage:
2,179,000
Years of issue:
2011
Scarcity Index:
26 - Less Common
Coin Information:
Swimming dates back to the inaugural Games in Athens in 1896, and nowadays men and women compete in a wide range of disciplines between 50m and 1500m. In 2012, team GB picked up a total of 3 medals in the pool - 2 silver and 1 gold. The Aquatics (Swimming) 50p was designed by metal sculptor Jonathan Oliffe.