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Auction: 312 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1436

Great Britain. 2010 Countdown to 2012 Olympics 3-coin Set. NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo. 1) Silver 5 Pound. Mintage: 30,000. 2) Silver Piefort 5 Pound. Mintage: 4,000. 3) Gold 5 Pound. Mintage: 3,000. A wonderful set produced to help raise of the awareness of the 2012 summer Olympics that will be held in London. All three coins, of identical design, feature two running men beneath a "2". The official seal of the games appears in blue color in the upper left fields. For the collector of modern British coins, the piefort and gold piece are sure to be key issues with their minuscule mintage. All examples are housed in their original set box with certificates of authenticity. From the Waldman Collection.

Estimate
$2,500 to $3,000