United Kingdom 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2008
Olympic Handover; Gold Proof
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II
Year
2008
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
15.98
Diameter (mm)
28.4
Description
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 2008. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 15.98 g.
- Obverse
- Fourth crowned portrait of HM 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 | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.3K | Proof |
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