Description
The 2012 Summer Olympics, formally the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012, was an international multi-sport event that was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom. 10,768 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated. London became the first city to host the modern Olympics three times,having previously hosted the Summer Games in 1908 and in 1948. In addition to the circulation coins, the package also includes a collector silver coin from the “XXX Summer Olympic Games in London” – BU quality. The .925 silver coin measures 34 mm in diameter, weighs 20 g and was designed by Balázs Bitó.
The 2012 Summer Olympics, formally the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012, was an international multi-sport event that was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom. 10,768 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated. London became the first city to host the modern Olympics three times,having previously hosted the Summer Games in 1908 and in 1948. In addition to the circulation coins, the package also includes a collector silver coin from the “XXX Summer Olympic Games in London” – BU quality. The .925 silver coin measures 34 mm in diameter, weighs 20 g and was designed by Balázs Bitó.
olympics, Summer Olympics, London, coin set, BU, 2012
KD042012-05
