50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Team GB Olympics; Gold Proof)
Obverse
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2016· J.C
Reverse
A swimmer, lions head, lettering and the five Olympic rings.
Lettering: TEAM GB U
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
50 Pence (Numeric: 0.5)
Engravers
Obverse
Jody Clark
Reverse
Tim Sharp
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.5 g
Size
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2016· J.C
Reverse Lettering
TEAM GB U
Comments
The reverse of the coin was created by design consultancy Uniform and celebrates the spirit of the British Olympians. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 306
© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016 
