How much is the Shooting 50p worth?
The 2011 Olympic Shooting 50p coin value to a coin collector is:
| Coin Variant | Collector Value |
|---|---|
| Circulated : Mintage: 1,656,500 Scarcity = Uncommon | £2.50 |
| Brilliant Uncirculated (Royal Mint Pack) : Mintage: 125,398 | £6.50 |
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Description
What’s the Shooting 50p?
The Shooting 50p Pack was issued in 2012 by The Royal Mint to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. One of 29 coins released.
The 2011 Shooting 50p coin is a commemorative piece issued in anticipation of the London 2012 Olympic Games. It is one of 29 designs released to celebrate various Olympic sports. Here are the most frequently asked questions regarding this coin, along with factual information and relevant links for further exploration:
How much is a 2011 Shooting 50p coin worth?
The value of a circulated 2011 Shooting 50p coin can vary depending on its condition but is generally around £2.50 according to our assessment.
What is the design of the Shooting 50p coin?
The coin features an athlete who seems to be competing in the skeet shoot. The athlete is depicted wearing glasses, a visor, and a protective ear covering. The target appears to have been hit as there are geometrically shaped pieces shattered in the air where the athlete shot.
How rare is the Shooting 50p coin?
The Shooting 50p coin is considered to be the 7th rarest in the set of 29 coins based on mintage figures alone. Less than 2 million of these coins were issued with a total of 1,656,500 minted.
What events were included in the Olympic shooting sport?
The shooting events at the 2012 London Olympics were held at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich. 390 athletes took part in a total of 15 events. The events used Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun, and included men’s and women’s categories1.
Where can I buy or sell the Shooting 50p coin?
The Shooting 50p coin can be found on various online platforms such as eBay.
What is the Rarest 2011 Olympic 50p coin?
While the Shooting 50p is sought after by collectors, it is not the rarest of the 2011 Olympic 50p coins. The Olympic Football 50p coin holds the title for the lowest mintage, making it the rarest among the series. The Royal Mint provides a guide on the rarest 50p coins, including those from the Olympic series.
Shooting 50p BU Coin Pack
29 coins were released along with a Collector Album.
This coin set is known as the London 2012 Sports Collection.
Shooting 50p Coin Specification
Denomination: 50p
Alloy: Cupro-nickel
Weight 8.00g
Diameter: 27.30mm
Reverse Designer: Pravin Dewdhory
Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
About the coin designer
Pravin Dewdhory is a graphic designer who lives in Hackney, London.
He took inspiration for his design from the official graphics that are being used for the Olympics, which are starting to appear around his area.
Read the Daily Telegraph News Article on Olympic 50p Coins here.
The Royal Mint: 2012 Olympic Coins Website: https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/events/team-gb/looking-back-at-london-2012/
