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Lot 85: UK 2011 London 2012 Olympic Shooting 50 Pence Coin in Royal Mint Presentation Pack

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Start price: £3

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium:

A UK cupro-nickel 50 pence coin from the Royal Mint London 2012 Olympic sports collection. The reverse design features a stylized athlete in a shooting stance with a shotgun and a shattering clay pigeon, the London 2012 Olympic logo, and the denomination 50 PENCE. The obverse carries the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is presented in its original official Royal Mint teal and magenta card packaging, printed with the text London 2012 sports collection and Shooting. This issue is one of 29 sport-themed 50p coins released to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8.00 g
Metal: Cupro-nickel.


Condition report:

The coin is in brilliant uncirculated condition with high original mint lustre and no visible circulation wear. The presentation card is in excellent condition with no significant creasing or marks.