| Country | United kingdom |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = 0.63 USD |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ?? |
| References | Sp# H38 |
Support for Team GB, Rio 2016
Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2016·
J.C
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)
A swimmer, lions head, lettering and the five Olympic rings.
Lettering:
TEAM GB
U
Engraver: Tim Sharp
Plain
The reverse of the coin was created by design consultancy Uniform (hence the U on the reverse) and celebrates the spirit of the British Olympians.
Issue Limit: 5,000