Wheelchair 50p 2011
Wheelchair 50p 2011 is a United Kingdom 50p coin struck in 2011 at the Royal Mint. 1,765,500 were minted. Its estimated value is £1.84, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in copper-nickel, weighs 8 g and measures 27.3 mm across.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the Wheelchair 2011 50p rare?
Its circulation mintage of 1,765,500 is the 25th lowest of 105 circulation 50p coins in the catalogue, and 12 Florin House collectors own one.
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 Wheelchair 50p 2011
The 2011 Wheelchair 50p coin, issued by the Royal Mint, is part of the UK's series commemorating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With a mintage of 1,765,500 pieces, it showcases a unique design that celebrates inclusivity and the spirit of the Paralympic movement, making it particularly significant in promoting awareness of disability sports. This coin features an iconic representation of a wheelchair, symbolising the determination and achievements of athletes with disabilities. The Wheelchair coin stands as a testament to the changing perceptions of disability within society and continues to be a meaningful addition to numismatic collections focused on Olympic and Paralympic history.
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