United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, London Olympics Countdown Zero — Elizabeth II (2012)
About this coin
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
Three athletes stand on a medal podium amid clock and stadium elements. The London 2012 emblem and countdown inscriptions surround them.
Script: Latin
Lettering
COUNTDOWN
2012
london 2012
CA XXX OLYMPIAD
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Final issue in the four-year Olympic countdown series. Presentation packaging is not a separate die variety.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 65,275 BU coins are tabulated and 13,014 coin-cover sales are separately reported; a combined total is not established. |
2012Brilliant uncirculated
65,275 BU coins are tabulated and 13,014 coin-cover sales are separately reported; a combined total is not established.