© The Royal Mint, 2012
© The Royal Mint, 2012
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II London Paralympics; 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 |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#140119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Circular images found in the Games, namely a spoked wheel for manoeuvrability, a target for accuracy and a stopwatch for speed, together with the face of the clock tower housing Big Ben to represent London.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LONDON 2012
London
Paralympic
Games
Engraver: Pippa Sanderson
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin was issued as individual packaged pieces and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof with gold plating, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 2,012© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the London 2012 Paralympic Games, which were held from August 29 to September 9, 2012. The coin's design features an image of the Paralympic flame and the words "London 2012 Paralympic Games" written in raised lettering. The coin's unique feature is that it is a silver piedfort, meaning it is struck on a thicker than usual planchet, giving it a weight of 56.56 grams, making it a unique and collectible piece for coin enthusiasts.
