London 2012 Canoeing 50p

Specifications
Issued		2011
Diameter		27.30mm
Weight		8g
Composition		75% copper, 25% nickel (referred to as cupro-nickel)
Obverse		Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse		Timothy Lee's
Edge		Plain
Inscription		50 Pence
Mintage		2,166,500

Card
£2.99
Sold	116,114

Design details:

The canoeing 50p was designed by Timothy Lees, a stone carver who is a member of the Royal British Sculptors. In the 2012 games, between the Canoe slalom and sprint events, Team GB won a total of 4 medals, 2 of which were gold.

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