Celebrate one of the world’s most iconic sports with the 2011 UK Tennis 50p coin, issued as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games series. Released in the build-up to the Games, this coin captures the excitement of Olympic tennis, where Team GB’s Andy Murray famously secured gold in the men’s singles.

The reverse design was created by Tracy Baines, whose inspiration came from a lifelong connection to the sport. Her design offers a close-up view of a tennis ball as it just clears the net, with careful attention given to texture and detail. This simple yet effective composition brings the moment of play into sharp focus, making it one of the most recognisable designs in the series.

Positioned above the design is the London 2012 Olympic logo, with the denomination ‘50 PENCE’ below. The clarity and balance of the design make it particularly appealing to collectors who appreciate modern coin artistry and sporting themes.

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 and enduring image on UK coinage.

Struck in cupro-nickel, the coin weighs 8 grams and measures 27.30 millimetres in diameter, with a plain edge and the distinctive seven-sided shape of the 50p piece. A total of 1,454,000 coins entered circulation, making it one of the lower mintage coins in the Olympic 50p series and a sought-after addition for collectors.

Issued in 2011 following a nationwide public design competition, the Tennis 50p forms part of a celebrated collection that brought Olympic sport to everyday coinage. It stands as a lasting reminder of London 2012 and the moments that inspired a nation.

*Image is representative of the coin you will receive 

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