Boy's cycling design chosen for Olympic 50p coin
Judges said Theo's design 'captured the essence of cycling'A design by a West Yorkshire teenager has been chosen from more than 3,000 entries to become a new 50p coin inspired by the Olympic Games.
Theo Crutchley-Mack, 16, from Halifax, said it was "absolutely amazing" that his picture of a cyclist in a velodrome was chosen by the Royal Mint.
His design was also seen and approved by the Queen.
Up to three million of Theo's coins will be released into circulation later this year.
via news.bbc.co.uk
Well done Theo!
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