OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF LONDON 2012
The famous stone circle of Stonehenge, with its huge squarely shaped stones, its sophisticated joints and its perfect geometry, is unique within prehistoric Europe. It is one of the best known and one of the most enigmatic prehistoric sites in the world, standing as an enduring testimony to the people who built it in several phases from the Neolithic period (c3000BC) to Bronze Age (c2600BC to 1600BC). An amazing feat of engineering and arguably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world, it remains it remains a mystery.
The circle originally consisted of about 60 stones, yet few of them now remain. However, the monument we see today still inspires awe and admiration, attracting some 800,000 visitors a year to the Wiltshire site, and on the summer Solstice thousands of people gather to watch the sunrise. Much work goes on behind the scenes to ensure that Stonehenge and its unique prehistoric landscape are protected for future generations.
COIN SPECIFICATION
Denomination: £5
Alloy: .925 sterling silver
Quality: Proof
Weight: 28.28 grams
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Mintage: 95,000
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