The Royal Mint is proud to announce a new limited edition coin celebrating the UK's rich Olympic and Paralympic heritage. The United Kingdom, a steadfast participant in every modern Olympic Games since 1896 and the birthplace of Paralympic sport in 1948, has a legacy of sporting excellence under Team GB and ParalympicsGB.
Designed by Charis Tsevis and Martin Jennings, the limited edition coin features a mosaic artwork of a Team GB and a ParalympicsGB athlete side by side against the Union flag. Join us as we proudly
celebrate this group of talented athletes with a new coin design in
their honour!
Specifications:
- Celebrates the incredible athletes of Team GB and ParalympicsGB Dated 2024 in commemoration of the 33rd Olympic Games and 17th Paralympic Games, which will both take place in Paris
- The fourth consecutive Team GB coin since our inaugural release in 2012 celebrating British athletes’ participation at the Olympic Games
- Features a bespoke reverse design accompanied by informative packaging detailing both the Games and the British Olympic and Paralympic teams
- An official release produced in partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB
- Maximum Coin Mintage: 5,010
- Denomination: 50p
- Alloy: 925 Ag
- Diameter: 27.30mm
- Weight: 16g
- Year: 2024
