This £25 quarter-ounce gold coin features the athletic god, Mercury. This Roman deity was considered the messenger of the gods, flying swiftly between the mortal and immortal worlds. The coin’s reverse design links the modern day Olympic athlete with the skills and speed of Mercury.
22-Carat Gold
Each coin is struck in 22-carat gold.
Striking UK Design
The coin’s reverse design links the modern day Olympic athlete with the skills and speed of the Roman god, Mercury. The London 2012 logo has been incorporated into the design.
Limited Mintage
The Royal Mint will issue no more than 20,000 gold coins.
UK Legal Tender
The coin is issued as United Kingdom legal tender. The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination of £5.
Presentation Packaging
Each coin is presented in a luxurious walnut case and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.