Celebrate the precision and skill of Olympic competition with the 2011 UK Shooting 50p coin, issued ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games. As part of a landmark series of 29 coins, each design highlights a different Olympic sport, capturing the energy and diversity of the Games.

The reverse design, created by Pravin Dewdhory, offers a striking interpretation of the sport of shooting. It depicts an athlete in the act of firing, with the shot dramatically breaking into a geometric burst inspired by the London 2012 Olympic logo. This creative approach links the moment of action with the identity of the Games, resulting in a design that stands out within the series.

Above the scene sits the London 2012 Olympic logo, while the denomination ‘50 PENCE’ appears below. The composition balances movement and structure, making it particularly appealing to collectors drawn to modern coin design and Olympic themes.

The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, a definitive effigy used on UK coinage during this period.

Struck in cupro-nickel to standard 50p specifications, the coin has a diameter of 27.30 millimetres and weighs 8 grams, with a plain edge. A total of 1,656,500 coins entered circulation, making it one of the more collectable coins in the Olympic 50p series.

Issued in 2011 following a nationwide public competition, this coin reflects both the creativity of its designer and the excitement surrounding the London 2012 Games. The Shooting 50p is a distinctive addition to any collection, celebrating the focus, control and precision at the heart of Olympic shooting.

*Image is representative of the coin you will receive 

**Struck for general circulation and subsequently acquired by The Royal Mint from the secondary market.