Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 50 Pence 2021, Sp# H80, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Team GB, Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
  • 50 Pence 2021, Sp# H80, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Team GB, Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
  • 50 Pence 2021, Sp# H80, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Team GB, Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Fold-out packaging
Description

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.

Released at the beginning of 2020 as part of the 2020 annual BU and Proof sets in anticipation of the games taking place in July 2020, however, the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The coin was re-issued individually in 2021 with an updated obverse date.

Obverse

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·2021
J.C

Reverse

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

50 Pence

5th portrait

Team GB
Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

Subscribe series
Sp# H80
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 8 g
Diameter 27.3 mm
Thickness -
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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