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Olympic Cycling 50p

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Olympic Cycling 50p - Reverse - 2011 UK 50p Coin
Price Guide
£1.50
Rarity Score 60

Coin Specifications

Denomination
50p
Year
2011
Metal
Cupro-nickel
Finish
Circulating
Mintage
2,166,000
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Obverse
Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Theo Crutchley-Mack

How much is the Olympic Cycling 50p worth?

As a circulating coin, the Olympic Cycling 50p is worth its face value of 50p. However, collectors may pay more for high-grade examples or if the coin is scarce. Check our rarity score to see how sought-after this coin is.

Olympic Cycling 50p Images

High-quality images of the 2011 Olympic Cycling 50p showing obverse and design details. Click any image to view full size.

Olympic Cycling 50p Obverse - 2011 UK 50p Coin Head Side
Obverse (Heads)
Designed by Ian Rank-Broadley
The obverse (heads side) of the 2011 50p coin featuring the portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley .

Tip: Click any image to view it in full size. All images show the actual 2011 Olympic Cycling 50p as issued by The Royal Mint, helping you identify genuine coins and understand their design features.

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Coin Description

The reverse features a design by art student Theo Crutchley-Mack showing a cyclist on an oval track. The obverse features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. 2,090,500 of these coins were released into general circulation hence it is considered one of the more common Olympic 50p coins to find in change, with a relatively high mintage compared to rarer coins in the collection like the Football or Judo 50ps.

About This Coin

🚴‍♀️ 2011 Olympic Cycling 50p
Circulating London 2012 Olympic 50p featuring a cyclist racing in a velodrome – a “less common” mid-tier coin in the 29-piece Olympic sports set.

Summary of Value & Key Facts

The 2011 Cycling 50p is part of the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic series. With a circulation mintage just over two million, it is not one of the very rarest designs, but it is firmly in the less common bracket and is always in demand with Olympic set builders and cycling fans.

📊 Key Figures

Core specifications and guide values for the standard circulating Cycling 50p.

Aspect Figure Notes
Denomination 50 pence Standard seven-sided UK 50p coin issued for general circulation in 2011 as part of the London 2012 sports set.
Alloy, weight & diameter Cupro-nickel, 8.00 g, 27.30 mm 75% copper, 25% nickel – the usual Olympic 50p specification with a plain edge.
Mintage (circulating) 2,090,500 Official circulation mintage; rated “less common” on scarcity indexes (around mid-table in the Olympic set).
Designers Reverse: Theo Crutchley-Mack
Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley 		Theo’s winning design was chosen in a nationwide competition while he was a 16-year-old art student and keen cyclist.
Typical value (circulated) About £1 to £3 Most circulated examples sell in the £1–£2 region, with sharper coins sometimes achieving around £3 depending on condition and demand.
UNC / BU value (guide) About £4 to £6+ Brilliant Uncirculated coins in Royal Mint packs or dealer cards generally trade for several times face value, often around £4–£6.
💡 Collector Notes

The Cycling 50p is one of the most thematically “on-brand” coins in the Olympic series, given how dominant Team GB were in the velodrome at London 2012. It is a key mid-tier piece for anyone completing the full 29-coin set.

  • Commemorative theme: Part of the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic 50p collection, with each coin celebrating a different sport. Cycling was Team GB’s standout discipline in 2012, with eight gold medals won across track and road events.
  • Design: The reverse shows a cyclist on a banked velodrome track, racing from right to left, with the London 2012 logo above and “50 PENCE” below. The sweeping curve of the track gives a strong sense of speed and motion.
  • Rarity in context: With just over 2.09 million pieces struck, Cycling is noticeably scarcer than high-mintage commemorative 50p coins, but it is not in the same rarity bracket as the very lowest-mintage Olympic designs. Most guides rank it around 19th out of 29 by scarcity.
  • Circulating vs collector versions:
    • Circulated: Found in change with typical wear and contact marks; these are the coins most collectors use for a circulation-quality Olympic set.
    • Brilliant Uncirculated (BU): Sold in Royal Mint sports cards and annual sets. BU examples show full lustre and sharp detail and are the preferred option for higher-grade date/type collections.
    • Proof and BU silver versions: A limited-mintage silver BU/proof version (around 30,000) was also issued for collectors, sitting in a higher price bracket than standard base-metal coins.
  • Young designer story: Theo Crutchley-Mack became the first teenager to design a UK coin when his entry was chosen. Judges praised the way his design captured the speed and drama of track cycling, and he was presented with a special gold striking of his coin at school.
  • Collecting tip: For circulation coins, look for strong detail on the cyclist’s wheels, helmet and the inner edge of the track, with minimal scratches in the open field. For BU or proof versions, intact original packaging and certificates add to long-term value and help with authentication.

Overall, the 2011 Olympic Cycling 50p is a dynamic, mid-scarcity coin: very collectable, especially for cycling fans, and an important part of any complete London 2012 Olympic 50p collection.