"But here's what makes this version special. Unlike the standard 2011 Olympic 50p coins, this version was released in 2009 - two years earlier. And guess what? Only around 20,000 were ever made.

One rare 50p coin featuring a cartoon ... from an impressive 17,000 entries. Coin enthusiasts have long been on the hunt for The Royal Mint's Olympic 50ps. Most of these coins were released ...

A RARE 50p coin sent collectors ... design has the lowest mintage of the set with just over one million coins minted. It's the favourite of the Olympic designs among collectors, partly thanks ...

Lastly he told followers to look out for another 50p coin minted to honour the 2012 Olympic Games. Article continues below The athletics coin features a child’s drawing of a high jump athlete.

"But here's what makes this version special. Unlike the standard 2011 Olympic 50p coins, this version was released in 2009 - two years earlier. And guess what? Only around 20,000 were ever made.

They also shares coins that are considered 'rare'. Article continues below Due to the several special editions that have been released, the 50p coin is a popular option for coin collectors and ...

The Olympic 50p coin was released in conjunction with the London 2012 Olympic Games. The coin itself was released in 2011 and is one of the rarest 50p coins that can still be found in your ...

AN OLYMPIC coin has been sold for 30 times its face value by a Worcestershire resident. The Olympic 50p coin was released in conjunction with the London 2012 Olympic Games. The coin itself was ...