The Royal Mint has launched a new set of London 2012 Olympic Games and London 2012 Paralympic Games themed 50 pence coins.

There are 29 designs, each featuring a different Olympic or Paralympic sport.

Nearly 30,000 members of the public from England and Wales entered a competition to have their picture featured on the coins. The winners include a policeman from Manchester and a schoolgirl from Bristol.

Some of the sports depicted are:

• Swimming
• Basketball
• Boccia
• Cycling
• High Jump

See all 29 winning designs and meet the designers on the Royal Mint website.

Have you had one of the new 50p coins in your change yet?