The Spirit of London £5 coin has been struck by the Royal Mint specifically in celebration of our great nation as we count down to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games while at the same time paying homage to the heritage of Britain and its people.

The Royal Mint is therefore proud to offer an official product of London 2012 - a limited edition legal tender UK £5 coin featuring Buckingham Palace and The Mall and presented in an informative and illustrated pack. Struck to impeccable Proof quality – the highest standard of minting – this remarkable coin forms part of Britain’s build up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games while capturing the continuing spirit of pride in our nation. As with all UK legal tender coins, the portrait of Her Majesty The Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS appears on the obverse.

The Spirit of London £5 coin has been struck by the Royal Mint specifically in celebration of our great nation as we count down to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games while at the same time paying homage to the heritage of Britain and its people.

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