2011 Olympics Sailing 50p Circulated Coin

2011 Olympics Sailing 50p Circulated Coin

This coin was issued as part of a series of 29 Olympic 50ps in commemoration of London 2012, with each 50p featuring a different Olympic Sport.

Great Britain is the most successful nation In Olympic sailing history, with more gold medals won than any other country. Bruce Rushin, an art and design teacher from Norfolk designed the Sailing 50p, he was also the designer of the UK's very first £2 coin.

2011 Olympics Sailing 50p Circulated Coin Mintage: 1,749,500