United Kingdom (Great Britain) Elizabeth II 50 Pence

History

50 Pence 2020, Sp# H80, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Team GB, Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint

Description

A piedfort is an unusually thick coin, often exactly twice the normal weight and thickness of other coins of the same diameter and pattern. Piedforts are not normally circulated, and are only struck for presentation purposes by mint officials (such as patterns), or for collectors, dignitaries, and other VIPs.

The Royal Mint issued a special 50p to wish Team GB success for Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

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	Crown, jewelry Diamond Diadem Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith. Engraver: Jody Clark ·ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2020 J.C
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion Sport, Olympics Olympic emblem, Shuttlecock Depicts different sporting equipment, including a pair of boxing gloves, a basketball, a bicycle and some rowing oars etc. as well as the logo of the Team GB (lion's head, lettering and the five Olympic rings). Design: David Knapton 2020 TEAM GB DK
Edge	Plain