© The Royal Mint, 2009
© The Royal Mint, 2009
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II XXX Olympiad, Countdown 3; Silver Piedfort
2009 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 | 2009 |
| 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 | 5.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#206073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Stylized design of swimmers overlaid with a central digitized numeral, colourised London 2012 logo to left, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COUNTDOWN 2009
london 2012 TM 3
CA XXX OLYMPIAD
Engraver: Claire Aldridge
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first 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 gold proof. Issue limit: 4,000.© The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games, which were held in London, United Kingdom. The coin features a unique design that includes a countdown to the start of the games, with the numbers 3, 2, and 1 on the reverse side, along with the Olympic rings and the year 2012. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with a limited mintage of only 30,000 pieces, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4874 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 3; Silver Piedfort) 2009 coin.
