5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (XXX Olympiad, Countdown 3; Silver Proof) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (XXX Olympiad, Countdown 3; Silver Proof) 2009 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (XXX Olympiad, Countdown 3; Silver Proof) 2009 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2009

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II XXX Olympiad, Countdown 3; Silver Proof

2009 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 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
2009
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#177376
Rarity index
69%

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 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 piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 30,000.

© The Royal Mint, 2009

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced in a limited edition of only 30,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  26645 - - - - - -

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