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A Collection of Royal Mint Countdown to London 2012 Brilliant Uncirculated Five Pound Coins - A collection of Royal Mint five pound commemorative coins from the Countdown to London 2012 series. Each coin is struck in cupro-nickel with a brilliant uncirculated finish and is presented in its original official illustrated folder. The collection includes the 2009 issue featuring a swimming motif, the 2010 issue depicting cycling, and the 2012 issue titled The London 2012 Olympic Games have arrived, which portrays multiple athletes against a stadium backdrop. The obverse of each coin displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by the legend ELIZABETH II D G REG F D FIVE POUNDS. The reverses, designed by Claire Aldridge, incorporate the London 2012 logo and a large countdown numeral. Each presentation pack provides technical specifications and is marked with a holographic official product label, including one reading L02205250. The packaging features the Royal Mint crest and the London 2012 Olympic logo. Coin Diameter: 38.61 mm Coin Weight: 28.28 g.