United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Five Pounds, London 2012 Countdown 1, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2011)

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About this coin

Five-pound commemorative marking one year remaining until the London 2012 Olympic Games, with cycling and a digital countdown numeral.

Obverse

Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait faces right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D
IRB
FIVE POUNDS

Translation

Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

A stylised cyclist overlaps a large digital 1, with the London 2012 emblem and Olympic inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering

COUNTDOWN
2011 1 london 2012
CA XXX OLYMPIAD

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Collector issues distinguished by metal and finish. Presentation packaging is not a die variety.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2011LlantrisantNoneProof25877
2011LlantrisantProof

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