Circulating strike
- MetalCupro-nickel
- Guide value£3.00
Football 50p Coin
2011 · London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games · Circulating
Price Guide: £3.00
Football's entry in the Royal Mint's London 2012 sports series marks the only Olympic tournament in the 29-coin set that wasn't confined to London - matches were played at stadiums across the UK, including Old Trafford, Hampden Park and Wembley, which hosted both the men's and women's finals.
Struck in large numbers for general circulation given the sport's popularity, it's one of the more common designs in the series.
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 Football 50p worth?
Current collector guide value is around £3.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.
How many Football 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 Football 50p released?
It was first issued in 2011.
