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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; London Olympics
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Design features the London skyline and the River Thames, with the pictograms of athletes placed around the outside of the design like a clock face, representing one of London’s greatest icons - Big Ben. The official London 2012 Olympic emblem appears at the top of his design.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
LONDON 2012
Engraver: Saiman Miah
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin was issued as individual packaged pieces (315,983 sales) as well as in a stamp cover (13,959 sales) and a Gold Medal Winners set (2,012 issue limit, sales unknown). The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold plated silver proof and gold proof.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, which was a significant event in the history of the United Kingdom. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of an Olympic athlete on the other, symbolizing the country's pride and participation in the international sporting event.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 329942 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; London Olympics) 2012 coin.
