Description
The Official Olympic £5 Coin Celebrating LONDON 2012
UK Royal Mint, 2012 in Base Metal. Weight: 28.28 Grams, Diameter: 38.61mm, Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated, Issue Limit: 315,983 Worldwide in Sealed Presentation Pack. Limited Mintage of 315,983 Worldwide
The reverse designed by Saiman Miah features the London skyline and the River Thames within a central circle. Iconic buildings depicted include Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Gherkin, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and the Tower of London, with London 2012 arching above. The outer ring of the design features pictograms representing various Olympic sports which are synonymous with the London 2012 Games.
The obverse design is the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley.
