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Description
The Royal Mint issued a special Gold Proof Coin 50p to wish Team GB success for the Rio 2016 Games. The coin is presented n a wooden display case with a booklet about the origins of Team GB.
Team GB is the brand name used since 1999 by the British Olympic Association (BOA) for their Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic team. The brand was developed after the 1996 Summer Olympics and is now a trademark of the BOA. It is meant to unify the team as one body, irrespective of each member athlete's particular sport.
Obverse
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The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. ·ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2016 |
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Reverse
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A swimmer at the peak of the butterfly stroke with water and UK national flag around, the logo of the Team GB (lion's head, lettering and the five Olympic rings). TEAM GB |
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50 Pence
5th portrait, Gold Proof Coin
Team GB
Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
Subscribe series
KM# 1375b Sp# H47
Team GB
Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
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