2011 5 Pound London 2012 Great British Icons: Sir Winston Churchill

This 2012 stunning coin reveals a most collectible portrait of Britain’s spirit and character across a £5 sterling silver coin in superior proof quality. 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.

Sir Winston Churchill:
The courage and determination of one of the most memorable statesmen from the Second World War is the focus of this coin, its design inspired by a bronze statue in London’s Parliament Square. Anita Roddick’s famous words evoke the spirit of the Games that will touch the world in 2012.