2009-2012 Countdown to London Olympic £5 BU Set

£120.00

  • Official Product of London 2012
  • Struck in cupro-nickel to a higher standard of minting than the coins found in your pocket
  • Presented in a beautiful bespoke display pack
  • Product by Royal Mint

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Description

Countdown to London Olympic 2012 Brilliant Uncirculated £5 Coin set featuring:

  • 2009

The 2009 Countdown £5 Gold Coin the first in series designed by Claire Aldridge BA depicts the much loved sport of swimming.
Also featured is the countdown number, ‘3’, representing three years to the great event, and the London 2012 Olympic logo.
The obverse design of all the coins are of the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley.

  • 2010

The reverse of the 2010 Countdown £5 Gold Coin also designed by Claire Aldridge BA depicts Athletics featuring a dynamic image of competing runners racing for the finishing line and the coveted gold medal.

Also featured is the second countdown number, ‘2’, representing two years to the great event, and the London 2012 Olympic logo.

  • 2011

The reverse of the 2011 Countdown £5 Gold Coin designed by Claire Aldridge depicts Swimming featuring a dynamic image of competing swimmers.
Also featured is the countdown number, ‘1’, representing one year to the great event, and the London 2012 Olympic logo.
The obverse design is the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley.

  • 2012

The 2012 Countdown £5 Five Pound Coin designed by Claire Aldridge depicts the passage of time until Games Times with the ticking clock hand and also features a border inspired by the framework of the Olympic Stadium.
However, in this case the coin design portrays the culmination of the athlete’s dedication to compete in London 2012 with three figures standing on the winner’s podium to emphasis the ultimate reward of sporting success.

This coin comes in a limited edition Coin Cover

Additional information

Weight 200 g
Denomination

£5

Year

2001 – 2010, 2011 – 2020

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