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The London 2012 50 Pence coins depict the 29 sports competed at the 2012 Olympic Games. These include -
Football
Aquatics
Athletics
Equestrian
Badminton
Wrestling
Shooting
Tennis
Sailing
Gymnastics
Fencing
Archery
Volley Ball
Judo
Basket Ball
Hockey
Cycling
Rowing
Boxing
Caoeing/Kayaking
Boccia
Wheelchair Rugby
Modern Pentathlon
Goal Ball
Hand Ball
Triathlon
What else can I help you with?
Will any of the Olympic 50 pence coins be dated 2012?
Yes. The Royal Mint has been progressively releasing 50 Pence coins featuring the 29 Olympic and Paralympic sports since October 2010.
How many coins were made in the UK last year?
In 2010, the Royal Mint produced the following British general circulation coins - Two Pound coins - 2,015,000 One Pound coins - 38,505,000 50 Pence coins - 510,090 20 Pence coins - 91,700,500 10 Pence coins - 25,320,500 5 Pence coins - 180,250,500 2 Pence coins - 38,000,000 1 Penny coins - 421,002,000 A total of 797,303,590 British coins. These figures do not include any of the Proof or bullion coins or the 2012 Olympic commemorative coins. Neither does it include the coins made for the 16 other countries the Royal Mint is contracted to produce coins for.
What coins have pence on them?
A British coin.
Which British coin is a heptagon?
The British 20 Pence and 50 Pence coins are both heptagons.
How many British 20 pence coins were issued in 2009?
The Royal Mint advises that 94,500,300 British 20 Pence coins were issued for 2009.
What is the value of a 1979 British 20 New Pence?
There were no British 1979 20 Pence coins minted.
Were there any 1968 British 10 Pence coins minted?
Yes, approximately 336,143,250 British 1968 10 New Pence coins were minted for the initial release of coins into the currency.
What is the maximum British 20 Pence coins that can be used in a single transaction?
British 20 Pence coins are legal tender in amounts up to £10 GBP.
Can you use your new pence coin in Canada?
No. The "New Pence" coins are British, Canada has their own currency. The British 5, 10 and 50 "New Pence" coins are no longer legal tender in Britain.
Was there a British 20 Pence coin struck in 1997?
Yes. There were 89,518,750 British 20 Pence coins struck in 1997.
What is the value of all new pence coins?
If they have been circulated, all British "New" Pence coins are worth whatever is indicated on them.
Why are the British fifty and twenty pence coins heptagons?
The British 50 and 20 Pence coins are both heptagonal to assist with the visual identification of the coin and, as an aid to the sight impaired as a tactile means of identifying the coins.
