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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Commonwealth Games
1986 year| Nickel brass | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
St Andrew's cross surmounted by the thistle of Scotland below date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1986
N S
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: XIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND 1986
Comment
Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation. This design was also struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (167,224 sales) and Proof finishes as part of the annual coin sets. The coin was also issued in BU individual packs as well as in silver BU, silver proof and gold proof.