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    Tennis 50p 2011 BU

    2011United Kingdom
    Part of Olympic 50p and 50p coins

    Tennis 50p 2011 BU is a United Kingdom 50p coin struck in 2011 at the Royal Mint. 170,294 were minted. Its estimated value is £4.59, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 6/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in copper-nickel, weighs 8 g and measures 27.3 mm across.

    Denomination
    50p
    Estimated Value
    £4.59
    Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    BU
    Mintage
    170,294

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Copper-nickel
    Weight:8g
    Shape:heptagon
    Diameter:27.3mm
    Thickness:1.78mm
    Currency:GBP
    Mint:Royal Mint

    Features & Details

    Olympic GamesSportsTennis
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:20 May 2026

    Is the Tennis 2011 50p rare?

    Its BU mintage of 170,294 is the 109th lowest of 127 BU 50p coins in the catalogue.

    Versions of the 2011 Tennis 50p

    VersionFinishVarietyMintageValue
    Tennis 50p 2011Circulation—1,454,000£1.56Numista catalogue
    Tennis 50p 2011 BU (this page)BU—170,294£4.59Numista catalogue

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    About the Tennis 50p 2011 BU

    The 2011 50p Tennis coin is a notable addition to the United Kingdom's commemorative coin series celebrating various sports, reflecting the country's rich sporting heritage. Issued by the Royal Mint, the coin was released in anticipation of the 2012 Summer Olympics, which prominently featured tennis as a key event. Its design showcases a dynamic tennis player in action, capturing the essence of the sport and resonating with both sports enthusiasts and numismatists alike. Collectors appreciate such coins not only for their aesthetic value but also for their connection to significant cultural events, solidifying their place in numismatic history.

    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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