Boxed Royal Mint Silver Proof 2011 Countdown to London Cycling £5 Crown 

The Royal Mint issued a £5 to mark the countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games. This is the silver proof version of the coin, which comes presented in a box, along with a certificate of authenticity from the Royal Mint. This coin has a mintage of just 30,000. 

This Coin is the third in the series, with a unique design displaying the number one to represent the 3,2,1 count down to London 2012, with an image of a cyclist.

Metal: Silver

Diameter:38.61 mm

Weight:  28.28 gm

Fineness / Carat0.925 Sterling Silver

Obverse DesignerIan Rank-Broadley

Reverse DesignerClaire Aldridge

Issuing MonarchElizabeth II (1952 - Date)

CountryUnited Kingdom

ReferencesKM# 1202a, Sp# 4922