Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·F·D FIVE
POUNDS·2012
IRB (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse description
The London skyline and River Thames, with pictograms of athletes placed around the outside of the design like a clock face, representing one of London`s greatest icons - Big Ben. The official London 2012 Olympic emblem appears in colour at the top of the design.