General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A collection of UK cupro-nickel commemorative 50-pence coins issued by the Royal Mint to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Each coin is an equilateral-curve heptagon featuring a unique reverse design representing various sporting disciplines. The sporting events identified in this group include boxing, wrestling, cycling, shooting, volleyball, table tennis, basketball, boccia, goalball, canoeing, and sailing. The official London 2012 logo and the inscription 50 PENCE are present on the reverse of each coin. These coins are individually protected in clear circular plastic capsules. The series typically features the Fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley on the obverse.
Diameter: 27.3 mm
Weight: 8.00 g
Composition: Cupro-nickel.
Condition report:
The coins are in uncirculated condition, displaying bright original mint lustre and no visible surface wear or circulation marks. The protective plastic capsules show minor external storage marks but remain clear and functional.
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