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Olympic Goalball 50p

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Olympic Goalball 50p - Reverse - 2011 UK 50p Coin
Price Guide
£2.00
Rarity Score 60

Coin Specifications

Denomination
50p
Year
2011
Metal
Cupro-nickel
Finish
Circulating
Mintage
1,615,500
Weight
8g
Diameter
27.3mm
Obverse
Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Jonathan Wren

How much is the Olympic Goalball 50p worth?

As a circulating coin, the Olympic Goalball 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 Goalball 50p Images

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Olympic Goalball 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 .

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Coin Description

Design: The reverse features a design by Jonathan Wren depicting a goalball athlete in mid-throw, with lines indicating speed and a bell on the ball, as the sport is played by visually impaired athletes who rely on sound.
Mintage: Around 1,615,500 of these coins were released into circulation by The Royal Mint, making it one of the lower-mintage, more sought-after coins in the 29-coin Olympic set.
Material and Specifications: The coin is struck in a cupronickel alloy, weighs 8.00 grams, and has a diameter of 27.30 millimetres.

About This Coin

🔔 2011 Olympic Goalball 50p
Circulating London 2012 Paralympic 50p featuring a goalball player mid-throw – one of the rarer coins in the Olympic/Paralympic 50p set.

Summary of Value & Key Facts

The 2011 Goalball 50p is part of the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic fifty pence series. With a circulation mintage of around 1.6 million, it ranks among the rarer Olympic designs and typically trades for several times its face value in circulated condition.

📊 Key Figures

Core specifications and guide values for the standard circulating Goalball 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 – standard 50p specification with a plain edge.
Mintage (circulating) 1,615,500 Official Royal Mint figure; ranked in several lists as one of the ten rarest circulation 50ps.
Designers Reverse: Jonathan Wren
Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley 		Reverse shows a goalball player throwing the ball; obverse carries the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Typical value (circulated) About £2 to £5 Recent guides and eBay sold-data samples suggest a typical selling range of roughly £2–£5 depending on grade.
UNC / BU value (guide) About £8 to £15+ Brilliant Uncirculated coins in original packaging can reach around £10–£15, with some dealer listings at or above this level.
Silver Proof mintage 30,000 A sterling silver proof version with a 30,000 mintage was issued for higher-end collectors.
💡 Collector Notes

Goalball is one of the standout Paralympic-themed designs in the 2012 50p series. Its relatively low mintage and strong, dynamic artwork make it a favourite with collectors building a complete Olympic and Paralympic set.

  • Commemorative theme: Goalball is a Paralympic team sport played by visually impaired athletes using an audible ball and eye shades. The coin celebrates both the sport itself and the broader Paralympic movement, and appears in many “rarest 50p” lists because of its low circulation mintage.
  • Design: The reverse shows a goalball player in mid-throw, captured in a sweeping arc, with the London 2012 Paralympic logo above and “50 PENCE” below. The composition emphasises motion and the distinctive underarm throwing action seen in the sport.
  • Rarity in context: With 1,615,500 coins released into circulation, Goalball is scarcer than most commemorative 50ps and sits among the rarest Olympic/Paralympic 50p designs. Some references rank it around 6th out of 29 in the Olympic set by scarcity, and it appears in the Royal Mint’s own top-10 rarest 50p list.
  • Circulating vs collector versions:
    • Circulated: Found in change, usually with light to moderate wear. These are the coins most collectors encounter first.
    • Brilliant Uncirculated (BU): Sold in presentation packs and sets; BU coins show full lustre and sharper detail and generally sell for a multiple of the circulated price.
    • Silver Proof: A sterling silver proof edition (30,000 mintage) exists for more specialist collections and sits in a higher price band again.
  • Value behaviour: Value is driven by a mix of low mintage, Paralympic appeal and the general popularity of the London 2012 series. Completed sales often cluster around £2–£3 for circulated pieces, with stronger results for high-grade or well-presented examples.
  • Collecting tip: For circulation coins, look for clear detail on the player’s outline and the ball, and minimal heavy scratching in the open fields. For BU and proof versions, intact original packaging and certificates significantly boost long-term desirability and make authentication easier.

Overall, the 2011 Olympic Goalball 50p is a genuinely scarce modern circulation coin – Paralympic-themed, visually striking, and a key target for anyone building a complete London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic 50p collection.