Lot 564: UK 2011 London 2012 Sports Collection Boxing 50 Pence Coin
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A UK 50 pence coin, struck to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic Games. The heptagonal coin is presented in its original Royal Mint card packaging. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse, designed by Shane Abery, depicts two boxing gloves suspended in a boxing ring, with the London 2012 Olympic logo positioned above. The denomination is struck at the base of the reverse legend as 50 PENCE. The coin is held within a display card featuring a stylised graphic of a boxer in red, yellow, and black against a green ground. The packaging bears the printed text LONDON 2012 SPORTS COLLECTION, the sport title BOXING, and the official London 2012 logo featuring the Olympic rings. No metal fineness is struck on the coin or packaging.
Condition report:
The coin appears to be in uncirculated condition with original mint lustre and no visible contact marks or toning on the reverse. The obverse is obscured by the packaging. The card display packaging shows minor signs of handling and edge wear, particularly at the corners and along the lower edge. The coin is retained in its original protective card folder.
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