5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; XXX Olympiad, Countdown 1) 2011 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; XXX Olympiad, Countdown 1) 2011 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; XXX Olympiad, Countdown 1) 2011 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; XXX Olympiad, Countdown

2011 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
2011
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54
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#17325
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Central stylised design of a cyclist mingled with large digital 1 number (to signify 2011 is one year to 2012 Olympics)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COUNTDOWN
2011 1 london 2012
CA XXX OLYMPIAD

Engraver: Claire Aldridge

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The third coin in a set of four, to countdown to the start of the London 2012 Olympics. The coin was sold individually (163,235 sales) in both a folder type pack and a short card pack as well as in a stamp and coin pack (no sales data). 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 timer, symbolizing the countdown to the start of the Olympic Games. This design was created to commemorate the 2012 Summer Olympics, which were held in London, United Kingdom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  163235 - - - - - -

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