Combining speed, precision and control on fast-moving water, this issue highlights one of the most technically demanding disciplines featured at the Games. Here, we examine the value of the 50p Canoeing, its rarity and the different versions available. The Olympic Canoeing 2011 50 pence focuses specifically on slalom competition, where athletes must negotiate a challenging course while passing through a sequence of gates.
Value of the Olympic 50p Canoeing 2012
Among the list of pence coins available to collectors, condition can make a noticeable difference to the price of this sporting issue. Examples retaining clear details and showing only limited signs of circulation are generally more desirable, while heavily worn, scratched or damaged pieces may be worth little more than their face value.
The table below shows the value of the Canoeing 2011 50 pence according to its condition and version, allowing you to compare circulated examples with better-preserved and collector editions.
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What event is commemorated by this issue?
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The Canoeing 50p coin commemorates the slalom discipline, where athletes race through fast-moving water while negotiating a challenging sequence of gates. Competitors must choose the fastest possible route while maintaining precise control through changing currents and difficult turns. Speed, technique and accuracy are all essential, as touching or missing a gate results in penalties that can significantly affect the final time.
Some collectors refer to this issue as the Kayak 50p, but this is not its official name. The alternative description comes from the appearance of the craft and is often used by people who have found the piece in circulation but do not know which sport it represents. Despite being a useful search term for identification, it should therefore not be confused with the official designation of the discipline.
Is the 50 pence coin Canoeing part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to the Olympics 2012 50p coins series, a commemorative programme bringing together 29 different sports, each represented by its own individual issue.
The table below lets you discover the other sports included in the series, with dedicated sections providing more information about each discipline and its commemorative release.