United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, London Olympic Games, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2012)
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About this coin
London 2012 Olympic crown combining the capital’s skyline and River Thames with sporting pictograms arranged around the centre.
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
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 | Proof | 1045 |
2012Proof
Mintage 1045