Lot 146: UK 2012 London Olympics £5 Coin
A United Kingdom 2012 commemorative £5 coin, presented in its original retail packaging. The reverse of the coin features a collage design incorporating London landmarks such as the Elizabeth Tower and the London Eye alongside stylised figures of athletes representing various Olympic disciplines, struck with the legend LONDON 2012. The obverse bears the fourth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin is mounted within a black card folder with silver text reading THE OFFICIAL OLYMPIC £5 COIN CELEBRATING LONDON 2012 and THE ROYAL MINT alongside the royal coat of arms. The assembly is contained within a clear plastic retail hanging bag featuring a black header card printed with THE ROYAL MINT and OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF LONDON 2012. No hallmarks or fineness marks are visible on the coin or its packaging.
Condition report:
The coin shows no visible signs of environmental exposure, toning, or handling, and remains in its original as-issued condition within the sealed packaging (photo 1). The black card folder is well-preserved. The outer clear plastic hanging bag shows minor surface creasing and light shelf wear (photo 1). The original retail packaging is complete and intact.
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