coin
- Museum number
- 2012,4140.1
- Description
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Cupronickel heptagonal coin commemorating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (whole)
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Crowned profile portrait head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right with initials underneath the centre of the neck. (obverse)
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A montage of five figures representing the sports which form the modern pentathlon: from left to right, stylised silhouette of figure holding sword in right hand (representing fencing), figure running (representing running), figure holding gun upwards left (representing shooting), horse prancing right (representing riding) and figure swimming lower centre, facing front. The London Olympic logo is above them all, at the top and centre. (reverse)
- Production date
- 2011
- Dimensions
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Weight: 8.10 grammes
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Width: 27 millimetres (max)
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
- Commemoration of: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Acquisition date
- 2012
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 2012,4140.1