50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Triathlon (2011) — United Kingdom

Overview

A Specimen strike copper-nickel 50 Pence commemorative coin of the United Kingdom from 2011, part of the London 2012 Summer Olympics series with a Triathlon theme. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, and the reverse shows a runner, cyclist, and swimmer designed by Sarah Harvey. Packaged down in a special card, this 7-sided Specimen coin had a limited mintage of 172,113 pieces.

Specifications

Country

United Kingdom

Year

2011

Composition

Copper-nickel

Weight

8 g

Diameter

27.3 mm

Thickness

2 mm

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Shape

Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)

Technique

Milled

References

KM# 1173, Sp# LO25

Issuer

United Kingdom

Design details

Collector insights

• Design heritage: Ian Rank-Broadley, Sarah Harvey is credited as the designer for the Circulating commemorative coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
• Struck at: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date). Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
• Mintage vs. survival: A moderate mintage of 172,113. Grade rarity is usually the driver of value here — mid-grade circulated pieces are common, but original-surface uncirculated coins can command a strong premium.
• Catalogue reference: Listed as KM# 1173, Sp# LO25. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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