United Kingdom 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2012
London Olympics; Gold-Plated Silver Proof
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II
Year
2012
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Gold plated silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Description
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 2012. Struck in Gold plated silver (.925). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- The London skyline and River Thames, with pictograms of athletes placed around the outside of the design like a clock face, representing one of London's greatest icons - Big Ben. The official London 2012 Olympic emblem appears in colour at the top of the design.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8.2K | Proof |
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