London 2012 Goalball 50p

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Specifications

Issued 2011
Diameter 27.30mm
Weight 8g
Composition 75% copper, 25% nickel (referred to as cupro-nickel)
Obverse Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Jonathan Wren
Edge Plain
Inscription 50 Pence
Mintage 1,615,500
Card
£2.99
Sold 114,334

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Design details:

 

Played competitively in more than 100 countries, Goalball is one of the most popular Paralympic sports. All athletes wear eye shades, and the object of the game is to roll an audible ball into the opponent's goal. Jonathan Wren, a freelance animator from Buckinghamshire was the designer of this 50p.
 

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