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    Weightlifting 50p 2011 BU

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

    Weightlifting 50p 2011 BU is a United Kingdom 50p coin struck in 2011 at the Royal Mint. 147,537 were minted. Its estimated value is £4.61, from the Numista catalogue (March 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
    £4.61
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    BU
    Mintage
    147,537

    Physical Properties

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

    Features & Details

    Olympic GamesSports
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:4 Mar 2026

    Is the Weightlifting 2011 50p rare?

    Its BU mintage of 147,537 is the 97th lowest of 127 BU 50p coins in the catalogue.

    Versions of the 2011 Weightlifting 50p

    VersionFinishVarietyMintageValue
    Weightlifting 50p 2011Circulation—1,879,500£1.31Numista catalogue
    Weightlifting 50p 2011 BU (this page)BU—147,537£4.61Numista catalogue

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    • Archery 50p 2011Mintage 334,550
    • Football 50p 2011Mintage 1,125,500
    • Wrestling 50p 2011Mintage 1,129,500
    • Judo 50p 2011Mintage 1,161,500

    About the Weightlifting 50p 2011 BU

    The 2011 Weightlifting 50p coin, minted by the Royal Mint, is a notable piece in the series celebrating the London 2012 Olympic Games, representing the sport of weightlifting. This coin features a dynamic design that captures the essence of athletic prowess, showcasing a weightlifter in action, which resonates with the spirit of competition and dedication inherent in the Olympic movement.

    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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