5 Pounds - Elizabeth II XXX Olympiad, Countdown 1, Silver Proof

€179,991.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2011
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Claire Aldridge
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1202a, Sp#LO35
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D IRB FIVE POUNDS
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCentral stylised design of a cyclist mingled with large digital 1 number (to signify 2011 is one year to 2012 Olympics)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOUNTDOWN 2011 1 london 2012 CA XXX OLYMPIAD
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2011  - Proof - 25 877
Catalog ID9984399060
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