© The Royal Mint, 2012
© The Royal Mint, 2012
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II London Olympics; Silver Piedfort
2012 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#218386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
LONDON 2012
Engraver: Saiman Miah
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin was issued as individual packaged pieces and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold plated silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 7,000.© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 London Olympics and features a unique design depicting various Olympic sports and the London skyline on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2324 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (London Olympics; Silver Piedfort) 2012 coin.
