© The Royal Mint, 2011
© The Royal Mint, 2011
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II XXX Olympiad, Countdown 1; Gold Proof
2011 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 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 | 2011 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#218187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, which was also known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad. The coin features a design depicting the Olympic flame and the Olympic rings, and was produced in a limited quantity of 1,500 gold proof coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (XXX Olympiad, Countdown 1; Gold Proof) 2011 coin.
