Circulating strike
- MetalCupro-nickel
- Guide value£4.00
Canoeing 50p Coin
2011 · London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games · Circulating
Price Guide: £4.00
Canoeing's entry in the Royal Mint's London 2012 sports series marks a sport contested at the purpose-built Lee Valley White Water Centre in Hertfordshire - one of the few London 2012 venues located outside the capital itself.
Struck for general circulation as part of the 29-coin series, it's a moderately scarce find and a popular target for collectors completing the full Olympic sports 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 Canoeing 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 Canoeing 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 Canoeing 50p released?
It was first issued in 2011.
