25 Pounds – London Olympic Games (2011)

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Description obverse

ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2011 25 POUNDS around the effigy of Elizabeth II facing right. Below the shoulder the initials of the engraver.

Description reverse

APOLLO ALTIUS around the depiction of the ancient god Apollo, looking at a person who is practicing rythmical gymnastics. Below LONDON 2012

Remarks

The coin was issued in 2011 for the Olympic Games in London in 2012, it is part of the so called "higher-trio"




Reference

United Kingdom. 25 Pounds (Gold) 2011, The Royal Mint. CoCo GB-2011-0002.

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