50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Team GB Olympics; Silver Piedfort)
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
References
Sp #H47
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16 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 (hence the letter U on the reverse) and celebrates the spirit of the British Olympians. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 2,016.
© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016 
