5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; XXX Olympiad, Countdown 3) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; XXX Olympiad, Countdown 3) 2009 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; XXX Olympiad, Countdown 3) 2009 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; XXX Olympiad, Countdown

2009 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
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
References
Numista
N#16652
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Stylized design of swimmers overlaid with a central digitized numeral, London 2012 logo to left, legend and date around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COUNTDOWN 2009
london 2012 TM 3
CA XXX OLYMPIAD

Engraver: Claire Aldridge

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The first coin in a set of four, to countdown to the start of the London 2012 Olympics. The coin was sold individually in both a folder type pack and a short card pack as well as in a stamp and coin pack. The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The coin was issued in 2009 as part of a series of coins commemorating the XXX Olympiad, and the design on the reverse features the Olympic rings and a countdown clock, highlighting the three years remaining until the start of the games. This design element makes the coin stand out from other coins in the series and serves as a reminder of the excitement and anticipation leading up to the event.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  184921 - - - - - -

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