United Kingdom 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2008

4th portrait; Olympics Handover

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II
Year 2008
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 12
Diameter (mm) 28.4
Thickness (mm) 2.5

Description

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 2008. Struck in Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring. Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse
Olympic flag being passed from one hand to another with London 2012 logo below, legend and dates around.
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
2008  918K € 3,80 € 3,80 € 4,90 € 5,10 € 6,70 € 12,00 € 14,00 94%
2008  47.8K — — — — — € 12,00 € 14,00 BU 8%

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