Lot 560: UK 2011 London 2012 Olympic Sports Collection Basketball 50 Pence Coin
Sold for: £4
A UK 2011 commemorative 50 pence coin issued as part of the London 2012 sports collection. The heptagonal cupro-nickel coin is presented in its original colour-printed card packaging featuring a stylised basketball player and hoop design in orange and blue. The reverse of the coin, designed by Sarah Payne, features a central depiction of basketball players in action against the textured surface of a basketball, with the official LONDON 2012 logo at the top and the denomination 50 PENCE inscribed at the bottom. The obverse features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by the legend ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2011. The coin is held within a circular plastic blister integrated into the card, which is printed with the text London 2012 sports collection and Basketball. The packaging also bears the official London 2012 Olympic logo.
Condition report:
The coin appears to be in uncirculated condition with sharp strikes and no visible toning or surface marks. The reverse and obverse show no signs of handling or environmental damage. The original card packaging is intact with crisp edges and no visible creasing or fading. The coin remains sealed within its original protective plastic blister.
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