United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, London Olympic Games — Elizabeth II (2012)
About this coin
Obverse
Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait faces right in the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with denomination and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·F·D FIVE POUNDS·2012
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A London skyline and winding Thames occupy the centre, with a ring of athlete pictograms and the Olympic emblem above.
Script: Latin
Lettering
london 2012
LONDON 2012
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
A Games commemorative distinct from the Countdown Zero design. Presentation packaging is not a separate coin type.
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 | Known pack and coin-cover sales total 329,942. A separate Gold Medal Winners set had a 2,012 issue ceiling but unreported sales; total mintage is not established. |
2012Brilliant uncirculated
Known pack and coin-cover sales total 329,942. A separate Gold Medal Winners set had a 2,012 issue ceiling but unreported sales; total mintage is not established.