Aquatics Olympic 50p

2011 issue · London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic series · designed by Jonathan Olliffe

In brief A swimmer mid-stroke with water lines obscuring half their face. Mintage 2,179,000 — rarity rank #28 of 29. Original design (lines across face) trades £600-£1,500.

2,179,000Mintage

#28Rarity rank (of 29)

2011Year of issue

50pDenomination

Design

A swimmer mid-stroke with water lines obscuring half their face, designed by Jonathan Olliffe. The obverse carries Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II — used on every UK circulating coin between 1998 and 2015. Edge: plain (no inscription, no milling).

The famous "lines through the face" version was withdrawn early — only a small number with the original design entered circulation. The vast majority show clear water without crossing the swimmer's face.

Value and current pricing

Original design (lines across face) trades £600-£1,500.

Prices reflect realised auction sales. For the full grade-by-grade history, see the catalogue page below.

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2011 · Very Rare

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