London 2012 UK Gold or Silver Coins

As part of the celebration of the past games, the UK Royal Mint issued the "London 2012 UK Five Ounce Proof Coins in both Gold and Silver compositions".

These London 2012 proof coins not only celebrate past games with a unique design, but they also have the distinction of being the UK’s first ever five-ounce legal tender coins. Each of the massive precious metals coins are composed either of .999 fine gold or .999 fine silver.

Depicted on the proof coins’ reverse is a flying Pegasus, the winged horse made famous in Greek mythology, which represents the Olympic ideals of ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’.  Pegasus links back to the ancient history of the Olympic Games that started in Greece at around 776 BC.

Reverse inscriptions on the proof coins include "LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES" and "2012."

The first five-ounce UK legal tender coins show the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The portrait is surrounded by the inscriptions of "ELIZABETH II," "D G REG FD" and the face value of "TEN POUNDS." The initials of IRB are found below the portrait indicative of the artist.

At 65 mm in diameter, the proof coins provide an impressive medium for the artistic reverse design. The size also makes them an ideal showpiece for any coin collection.

Specifications for London 2012 Five Ounce Proof Coins

 

 

Item Number 101051

Gold Coin

Price $ 

Item Number 101052

Silver Coin

Price $