2011 United Kingdom – 5 Pounds - London 2012 Olympics Countdown – Silver Piedfort (Numeral 1)

Issued to mark one year remaining until the London 2012 Olympic Games, this sterling silver Piedfort £5 coin is the third release in the official countdown series. The obverse displays the fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a stylised cyclist integrated with a bold numeral “1” signifying the final year before the Games. Struck at double thickness with a proof finish, this coin represents a celebrated moment in the Olympic countdown series and is a prized piece for collectors. 

Coin Specifications: 5 Pounds | 56.56 g | 38.61 mm | .925 Silver | Proof Piedfort | The Royal Mint | Limited Mintage: ~4,000 pcs