The London 2012 Olympic 50p series has 29 sport designs, chosen by public competition and released into circulation from 2011, alongside the Olympic handover and Team GB issues. Mintages vary widely across the 29 sports, so the mintage column on this page is the one to read.
61 coins are listed here, 31 in circulation condition and 30 brilliant uncirculated. Mintages run from 19,722 to 6,400,000 across the 38 coins with a known mintage. Values run from £0.50 to £329.00 across the 39 coins with a value. 42 Florin House collectors hold at least one of them. 6 values imported from Numista, latest dated 20 May 2026; 55 estimated.
Aquatics
2011 · Circulation
26 collectors · £2.00

Athletics (Blue Peter Edition)
2009 · BU
Mintage 19,722 · £329.00

Team GB
2016 · Circulation
Mintage 42,646 · £1.00

Team GB
2020 · BU
Mintage 64,816 · £14.00

Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Wheelchair Rugby
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 146,934 · £1.84

Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Weightlifting
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 147,537 · £1.31

Athletics
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 168,498 · £2.00

Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Tennis
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 170,294 · £1.56

Archery
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 334,550 · £1.00

Football
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 1,125,500 · £12.00

Wrestling
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 1,129,500 · £7.00

Judo
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 1,161,500 · £9.00

Triathlon
2011 · Circulation
Mintage 1,163,500 · £10.50

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