2010 Great Britain £5 Celebration of Britain - Courage Sir Winston Churchill Sterling 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2010 Great Britain £5 Celebration of Britain - Courage Sir Winston Churchill Sterling 1oz Silver Proof Coin

The 30th Olympic and Paralympic Games will play out in a land renowned for its royal pageantry, iconic landmarks and some of history’s most notable figures a rich cultural heritage that comes alive in these £5 proof coins. Each coin features a uniquely British design with the officialLondon 2012 logo in colour to highlight the nation’s role as Olympic host. Young or old, tourists, history buffs and sports fans alike will be proud to own these crowd-pleasing coins

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.

Face Value: £5
Mintage: 95,000
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Weight (g): 28.28
Diameter (mm): 38.61
Finish: Proof