Speed and endurance take centre stage with an issue devoted to one of the most popular disciplines featured at the Games. Here, we examine the value of the 50p Cycling, its rarity and the different versions available. The Olympic Cycling 2011 50 pence celebrates track competition, where riders race around the steeply banked curves of a velodrome.
Value of the Olympic Cycling 50 pence coin 2011
Although it is not among the rare 50p issues with the lowest mintages, condition still plays an important role in determining its price. Well-preserved examples with clear details generally attract more collector interest, while heavily worn, scratched or damaged pieces may be worth little more than their face value.
The table below shows the value of the Olympic Cycling 2012 50 pence according to 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 Cycling 50p coin commemorates track competition, a discipline in which riders compete at high speed on a specially constructed indoor circuit. Events can involve individual competitors or teams, with races testing acceleration, endurance, tactics and the ability to maintain speed around the steeply banked track.
The issue is also frequently searched for as the Velodrome 50p, because the design depicts a cyclist riding a bike around a velodrome track. Although this is not its official name, the distinctive setting makes it a natural description for collectors trying to identify the piece from its appearance.
Is the 50p coin Cycling part of a series?
Yes. The Olympic Bike 50p belongs to the London Olympics 50p coins series, a commemorative programme featuring 29 different sports, each represented through an individual issue.
The table below provides an easy way to explore the other sports in the series and discover the story and characteristics behind each of their commemorative releases.