5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London Olympics; Gold Proof) 2012 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London Olympics; Gold Proof) 2012 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London Olympics; Gold Proof) 2012 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2012

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II London Olympics; Gold Proof

2012 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 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
2012
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#230615
Rarity index
97%

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 in colour at the top of the design.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LONDON 2012

Engraver: Saiman Miah

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin was issued individually as well as in a 2 coin set and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold-plated silver proof.
Issue limit: 5,000.

© The Royal Mint, 2012

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 London Olympics and features a unique design depicting an athlete in motion, symbolizing the spirit of competition and achievement.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  1045 - - - - - -

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