2011 Gold Proof Countdown to the 2012 Olympics Five Pound Crown
In 2011 The Royal Mint issued a £5 gold crown. This is to commemorate the countdown to the 2012 London Olympics.Coin Design
This is the third of four coins to be issued by the Royal Mint for the 2012 Olympic Games, with one coin to be released every year, to mark this special occasion.This coin has a uniqe design displaying the number 1 representing one year the start of London 2012, designed in harmony with image of a cyclist.
This coin will incorporate the olympic rings and the London 2012 logo. It also shows the logo appearing in full colour.
Multiple Versions
Following the precedent followed in recent years, there are multiple versions of these coins. These include base metal versions in cupro-nickel which should be available at banks and post offices, specimen versions in folder, proof versions issued with proof coin sets, silver proofs, and gold proof version. There may also be other variations, such as piedforts, or platinum issues.Crowns & Gold Five Pounds
There is a historical difference between gold crowns and gold five pound coins. Crowns were originally five shillings pieces worth a quarter of a pound, and five pound coins were, as their name tells, worth five pounds face value. The first British crowns were gold coins issued in 1544, and the first silver crowns were issued in 1551. It was not until 1990 that the Royal Mint re-tariffed the crown, which was by then a silvery coloured cupro-nickel coin, from five shillings to five pounds.Technical Specifications
| Diameter, Crown Type | 38.61 mm. |
|---|---|
| Weight, Grams | 39.94 |
| Alloy (Carats) | 22 |
| Fineness (millesimal) | 916.6 |
| Actual Gold Content (Grams) | 36.6117 |
| Actual Gold Content (Troy Ounces) | 1.1771 |
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