50 Pence Coins
Roger Bannister: Four-Minute Mile 50p coin

Roger Bannister: Four-Minute Mile 50p Coin

2004 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £4.00

Struck in 2004 to mark the 50th anniversary of Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute-mile barrier at Oxford's Iffley Road track on 6 May 1954, this 50p depicts a runner's legs crossing a finish line - a feat once thought physically impossible, achieved in a time of 3 minutes 59.4 seconds.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find, popular with collectors interested in athletics history.

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.

Circulating strike

  • MetalCupro-nickel
  • Guide value£4.00

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Roger Bannister: Four-Minute Mile 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 Roger Bannister: Four-Minute Mile 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 Roger Bannister: Four-Minute Mile 50p released?

It was first issued in 2004.

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