2011 , 50P pieces

[brenda]

are these in general circulation now.? Got one today in my change..Has words about respect , friendship on the reverse.

[pond50]

been in circulation since october

[Buenchico]

Olympic design 50p, dated 2011, pieces have been gradually introduced into circulation since October:
http://www.dailymail....ated-2011-change.html

There are 29 designs. You've got the one which represents rowing:
http://www.royalmint....Images/LUK50ROW_2.jpg

The full range can be viewed here. (Page 1 of 3):
http://www.royalmint....ion/site/default.aspx

Given that they'll be so many Olympic designs around, the real rarity might turn out to be the World Wildlife Fund 50p, which is also entering circulation:
http://www.royalmint....mImages/UKWWFBU_2.jpg

Chris

[brenda]

Thanks both -- have the one with the rowers -- rather nice I think.