Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2010
Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2010
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Music; Silver Proof
2010 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 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 | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
An arrangement of musical instruments based on a well-known sculpture accompanied by the London 2012 logo and a quotation from John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Script: Latin
Lettering:
london 2012
All you
need is
love
Engraver: Shane Greeves
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
Comment
The third of three sets of £5 coins issued in 2009 and 2010, celebrating Britain leading up to the London 2012 Olympics through the themes of Mind, Body & Spirit. This issue was part of the Spirit of Britain 6-coin set (1,564 sales) released in 2010. The coin was also issued in the complete 18-coin set (3,407) as well as in the Great British Icons 6-coin set (1,830 sales) and individually (246 sales). Issue Limit: 95,000©The Royal Mint, 2010
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Music; Silver Proof) 2010 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that showcases the Queen's love for music. The coin's reverse side features an image of a treble clef, which is a symbol commonly used in music notation, and the words "ELIZABETH II" and "MUSIC" are inscribed on either side of the clef. This design was created by the Royal Mint's designer, Emma Noble, and it adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7047 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Music; Silver Proof) 2010 coin.
