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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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 25877 |
2011Proof
Mintage 25877