Basketball 50p 2011
Basketball 50p 2011 is a United Kingdom 50p coin struck in 2011 at the Royal Mint. 1,748,000 were minted. Its estimated value is £2.00, a price-guide figure from June 2025. It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare).
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the Basketball 2011 50p rare?
Its circulation mintage of 1,748,000 is the 23rd lowest of 105 circulation 50p coins in the catalogue, and 21 Florin House collectors own one.
Versions of the 2011 Basketball 50p
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball 50p 2011 (this page) | Circulation | — | 1,748,000 | £2.00price-guide figure |
| Basketball 50p 2011 BU | BU | — | — | — |
Other 2011 50p coins
- WWF 50p 2011 BUMintage 67,299
- Wheelchair Rugby 50p 2011 SpecimenMintage 146,934
- Weightlifting 50p 2011 BUMintage 147,537
- Athletics 50p 2011 BUMintage 168,498
- Tennis 50p 2011 BUMintage 170,294
- Archery 50p 2011Mintage 334,550
- Football 50p 2011Mintage 1,125,500
- Wrestling 50p 2011Mintage 1,129,500
About the Basketball 50p 2011
The 2011 50p Basketball coin, minted by the Royal Mint, commemorates the sport's growing popularity in the United Kingdom and is part of a series celebrating various Olympic sports in anticipation of the London 2012 Olympics. The coin's design features a dynamic depiction of a basketball and player, capturing the essence of the sport and its energetic appeal. While it may not be the rarest coin, its connection to the Olympic Games and the cultural significance of basketball in the UK contributes to its desirability among numismatists, highlighting the intersection of sports, culture, and currency.
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