2012 London Olympic Games Pegasus Five Ounce Silver Proof Coin

2012 Olympics 5oz Obverse Design

Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse of this five-ounce coin, with the words 'ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D · TEN POUNDS' around.

Pegasus Coin By Christopher Le Brun

The reverse of this 2012 coin features a design by artist Christopher Le Brun RA showing Pegasus, the winged white stallion of Greek mythology, often featured on Ancient coins. The date (2012) appears below with 'LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES' above.

Five Ounce Silver UK Coin Specifications

This 2012 Pegasus coin is struck in 156.295 grams of 999 fine silver with a proof finish. A special matt appearance sets off the reverse design. Measuring 65.00 millimetres in diameter, this London Olympics coin is denominated at £10.

Royal Mint 2012 Olympics Collection

The Royal Mint issued 7,500 examples of this 5oz silver proof coin in 2012 as part of a large collection celebrating the London Olympic Games, including a special collection of 50ps, issued in the years before the Games opened. This pre-owned example comes in its original display case and black box with a certificate of authenticity enclosed.