The Commonwealth Games 50p coin features two athletes of the Games, a cyclist and athlete, competing within Scotland’s St Andrew’s Cross. Held between 23 July to 3 August, the 2014 Games brought together athletes from the 71 different nations from the Commonwealth to compete in 18 different sports, including such sports as boxing, gymnastics, and rugby sevens. The Commonwealth Games started in 1930, with the following games occurring every four years since that time. To celebrate the 20 th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, the Royal Mint released the Commonwealth Games 50p coin in 2014. Introducing the Commonwealth Games 50p Coin
