The Royal Mint has issued five million 50p coins in support of its Olympic athletes and in celebration of Britain’s Olympic success.
It’s the only official U.K. coin endorsed by “Team GB.” The reverse design was created by design consultancy Uniform and celebrates the spirit of the British Olympians: these are the men and women who “believe in extraordinary.”
Anne Jessopp, Mint’s director of commemorative coin, said: “We are thrilled to be able to show our support for Team GB in this way, and celebrate the talent, dedication and Olympian spirit of the athletes chosen to represent us in what we hope will be yet another piece of Great British sporting history for the team.”
TEAM GB 50p BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN
| Denomination | 50p |
| Alloy | Cupro-nickel |
| Weight | 8 grams |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
TEAM GB 50p SILVER PROOF COIN
| Denomination | 50p |
| Alloy | .925 Sterling silver |
| Weight | 8 grams |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
The coins’ obverse (left) depicts the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
TEAM GB 50p SILVER PROOF PIEDFORT COIN
| Denomination | 50p |
| Alloy | .925 Sterling silver |
| Weight | 16 grams |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
The 50p BU coin has a weight of eight grams and a 27.30-mm diameter.
TEAM GB 50p GOLD PROOF COIN
| Denomination | 50p |
| Alloy | 22-karat gold |
| Weight | 15.50 grams |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |