It seems we've all been taking part in a ritual using 2012 symbolism, way before the Olympics 2012 was confirmed.
thecosmicmind.blogspot.com
(visit the link for the full news article)
As I'm sure you can see, the 2 hands conveniently point to what would be a 20 and 12 (2012) on a 12 hour clock, and in the foreground - a runner. Please bear in mind that this coin was issued before London had won the bid for the 2012 Olympics.(visit the link for the full news article)
The implications? I believe that London had been assured the Olympics in 2012 way before any official confirmation.

