OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF LONDON 2012
Great acts of courage and heroism are not only displayed at times of conflict by servicemen and services women and rewarded with medals of gallantry, but are also performed by the general public - ordinary men , women and children who show remarkable bravery and selflessness within their communities. Sometimes courage is shown through disability and illness or often risking their own lives to save others.
Sir Winston Churchill has been chosen to appear on this coin to represent courage, A noted statesman and great orator, he was known for his strong determination and leadership as Britain's Prime Minister during the second World War, inciting the nation to be brave at such traumatic times and leading Britain to Victory.
COIN SPECIFICATION
Denomination: £5
Alloy: .925 sterling silver
Quality: Proof
Weight: 28.28 grams
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Mintage: 95,000