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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, Table Tennis

Issuer Royal Mint
Year 2011
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Value 50 Pence
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Obverse description The fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II faces right, depicting a crowned and draped bust wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, as modelled by Ian Rank-Broadley. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the crown and drapery. The sovereign's name and royal titles appear in a continuous legend around the periphery, with the date flanking the truncation. The engraver's initials IRB appear discreetly at the base of the bust.
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Reverse description The reverse features a dynamic design by Alan Linsdell depicting two hands gripping table tennis bats in a playing position, with a ball and the edge of a table rendered in the background to evoke the sporting context. The composition is bold and graphic, reflecting the modern design approach adopted for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic commemorative series. The official London 2012 Paralympic Games logo is prominently placed in the upper field. The denomination '50 PENCE' appears in the lower field, with the legend 'london 2012 Paralympic Games' completing the design.
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