Royal Mint Unveils Olympic Kilo Coins

By World Coin News December 21, 2011

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The Royal Mint, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Arts, has unveiled Britain’s first ever U.K. kilo coin, designed by sculptor Anthony Caro.

At £100,000 and containing 1 kilo of fine gold, the Royal Mint calls the gold coin one of the most exclusive pieces of London 2012 memorabilia. Just 60 will be produced.

In addition to the gold kilo, a silver kilo has also been designed by Tom Phillips. Priced at £3,000, 2,012 silver kilos will be minted.

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The gold and silver coins are U.K. legal tender. Both bear the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of the queen on the obverse.

To represent victory and Olympic heritage, Caro’s design depicts the sports equipment used for weightlifting, boxing, football and athletics framed by a laurel wreath and the official London 2012 logo. During the manufacturing process, a special press and production technique were used to achieve the highest ever relief on a coin struck by the Royal Mint.

Phillips’ silver kilo design includes the phrase, “Unite our dreams to make the world a team of teams.” to frame the outer edge of the coin.

For more information on the Royal Mint’s full London 2012 collection, visit www.royalmint.com/london2012.