Circulating strike
- MetalCupro-nickel
- Guide value£4.00
Basketball 50p Coin
2011 · London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games · Circulating
Price Guide: £4.00
Basketball's 50p, part of the Royal Mint's London 2012 sports series, marks a sport whose finals were held at the purpose-built Basketball Arena in the Olympic Park - one of several temporary venues constructed for the Games and later dismantled.
Struck for general circulation, it's a moderately scarce entry in the 29-coin series and a popular pick for collectors building the full Olympic set.
Specifications
- Diameter27.30mm
- Weight8.00g
- CompositionCupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- EdgePlain
- Designer—
- Obverse designerJody Clark
- Mintage (circulation)—
Variants & values
Every finish The Royal Mint issued for this design, with issue price, mintage and value where known.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Basketball 50p worth?
Current collector guide value is around £4.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.
How many Basketball 50p coins were made?
Mintage figures vary by finish - see the variants table above for the limited-edition cap and current mintage of each version.
What year was the Basketball 50p released?
It was first issued in 2011.
