Curious about the value of the 50p runner? This page provides an accurate valuation based on current market trends and collector demand. Our numismatic expertise allows us to estimate the value of the runner 2004 50 pence across all grades of preservation.
Value of the runner 50 pence coin 2004
If you are looking for a rare 50 pence coin, this commemorative issue occupies a middle ground. It is not among the rarest examples released by the Royal Mint, but neither is it one of the easiest to find in circulation, making it an attractive addition for many collectors.
The valuation table below lists the value of the runner 2004 50 pence across the different numismatic grades. Comparing these grades will help you estimate how much your coin is worth depending on its state of preservation. Coins showing significant wear will generally be worth little more than their face value.
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What event is commemorated by this issue?
The running legs 50p coin was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roger Bannister’s historic achievement of becoming the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. On 6 May 1954, Bannister completed the mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds, a landmark moment in the history of athletics.
The reverse design features the lower legs of a runner in motion, together with a stopwatch illustrating the famous record time. It celebrates one of the greatest sporting achievements of the twentieth century and honours Roger Bannister’s lasting legacy in British sport.
Is the 50p with runner legs part of a series?
No. This commemorative issue was released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roger Bannister’s four-minute mile and was not part of a wider commemorative series. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Olympic runner 50p coin 2004, but this is inaccurate, as the design commemorates Bannister’s historic world record rather than the Olympic Games.
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