Description
This stunning 2012 coin reveals a most collectible portrait of Britain’s spirit and character across a £5 sterling silver coin in superior proof quality. Mintage is 95,000 worldwide.
The Design:
The coin’s design incorporates intersecting lines from the Golden Mean, a mathematical formula that has fascinated scientists for nearly 2,400 years. It also includes a famous quote from a British poet or author; carefully selected for its relevance to the London Olympic Games. The official London 2012 logo also features prominently as a coloured highlight on each coin.
River Thames:
The iconic landmarks that line the shore of England’s longest river testify to its significance throughout history. Words from Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Ode to the West Wind foretell the next chapter that will be written in the river’s rich history—London 2012 that will play out in the Olympic sites now standing along its northern bank.
