5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (XXX Olympiad, Countdown 2; Gold Proof) 2010 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (XXX Olympiad, Countdown 2; Gold Proof) 2010 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (XXX Olympiad, Countdown 2; Gold Proof) 2010 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2010

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II XXX Olympiad, Countdown 2; Gold Proof

2010 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
2010
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#218185
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Central stylised design of a digital number 2 over two runners to signify 2010 is two years to 2012 Olympics.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COUNTDOWN
london 2012
2
2010
CA XXX OLYMPIAD

Engraver: Claire Aldridge

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second 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 London skyline, and was produced in a limited quantity of 1,500 gold proof coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  1562 - - - - - -

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