Celebrate the speed and precision of Olympic and Paralympic sport with the 2011 UK Table Tennis 50p coin, issued as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games series. One of 29 designs released to mark the Games, this coin highlights a sport known for its fast reactions and technical skill.

The reverse design was created by Alan Linsdell, a retired illustrator with a personal passion for table tennis. Selected from thousands of public submissions, his design captures the essence of the game, featuring two hands holding table tennis bats as a ball moves between them. Motion lines emphasise the pace of play, while the table in the background adds depth and context to the scene.

Above the design appears the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games branding, with the denomination ‘50 PENCE’ below. The composition is both detailed and balanced, making it a distinctive addition to the series.

The obverse features the fourth portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, shown wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, a familiar effigy on UK coinage.

Struck in cupro-nickel to standard 50p specifications, the coin weighs 8 grams and measures 27.30 millimetres in diameter. Its seven-sided shape and plain edge are characteristic of the UK 50p series.

With a circulating mintage of 1,737,500, this coin is a popular choice for collectors building a complete Olympic 50p set. Issued in 2011, it forms part of a celebrated collection that brought Olympic and Paralympic sport into everyday life, creating a lasting connection to London 2012.

*Image is representative of the coin you will receive 

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