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Sell 2011 Olympic Aquatics 50p (Lines Over Face / Withdrawn Design)

Verify your 2011 Olympic Aquatics 50p: withdrawn 'lines over face' variety (~600 minted). Circulated £1,500–£2,000, graded £2,500+. Spot fakes, check specs.

Circulated Market Guide

£1,500 – £2,000

Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples

Uncirculated / Graded

£2,500–£3,500+ (NGC/PCGS MS65+)

Mintage

~600 (Royal Mint presentation packs)

Weight

Composition

Cupronickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)

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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes

Circulated examples (AU50–AU58) typically realize £1,500–£2,000 at UK auction (RWB, Noonans). NGC MS66 examples have sold for £2,350 (pair) and £2,500+ individually. High-grade MS67+ pieces can exceed £3,500. Raw uncirculated pieces in original Royal Mint cards trade £2,000–£2,800. Standard circulation version (face visible) mintage 2,179,000 is worth £2–£5.

Physical Authentication Checkpoints

Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 2011 Olympic Aquatics 50p (Lines Over Face / Withdrawn Design):

Weight: 8.00 g ±0.15 g (cupronickel specification)
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Edge: Plain (no milling or lettering)
Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, inscription ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 2011
Reverse: Jonathan Olliffe design — swimmer moving right; horizontal water lines cross directly over the swimmer's face and goggles (withdrawn design)
London 2012 Olympics logo above, denomination '50 PENCE' below
Die diagnostics: Lines are struck in relief as part of the master die, not scratched or engraved post-strike; lines intersect the eye/bridge of nose area cleanly
No edge lettering (standard for 50p) — confirms base-metal issue

Coin Specifications

Catalogue ID: 2011-olympic-aquatics-50p-lines-over-face
Denomination: 50p
Issue Year: 2011
Rarity Tier: High-Value Error
Mintage: ~600 (Royal Mint presentation packs)
Weight: 8 grams
Metal Composition: Cupronickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)

Common Fakes & Variant Confusion

Most common counterfeit: standard Aquatics 50p (face visible, mintage 2,179,000) with lines artificially scratched/etched across the face. Tool marks, inconsistent depth, and disrupted fields around lines are tell-tales. 'Gap filler' listings on eBay often sell damaged or altered coins for £40–£80. Authentication by NGC or PCGS is essential for transactions above £1,000. The variety is a withdrawn design change, not a mint error; Royal Mint never classified it as an error.

Best Ways to Sell Your 2011 Olympic Aquatics 50p (Lines Over Face / Withdrawn Design)

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Specialist UK coin auctions (RWB Auctions, Noonans, Spink, Baldwin's)

Highest realized prices for graded pieces; buyer premiums 20–25% + VAT; 30–45 day settlement; requires pre-sale certification.

eBay UK (Fixed Price or Auction with NGC/PCGS slab)

Fast access to collector base; fees ~12.8% + £0.30; high risk of buyer disputes on raw coins; graded coins sell faster and closer to auction levels.

Dealer purchase (Britannia Coin Company, Chards, London Coin Co.)

Immediate payment (70–80% of retail); no buyer premium; lower net than auction but zero hassle; best for raw circulated examples.

Numismatic forums / Facebook groups (UK Coin Collectors, etc.)

Lower fees (PayPal F&F or bank transfer); peer-to-peer trust required; limited buyer pool for £2k+ coins; suitable for raw BU in original Royal Mint card.

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