Obverse © VN2012
Obverse © VN2012
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Games in Northern Ireland
2002 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 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 | 2002 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
A moving figure of an athlete holding a banner, divided into lines to symbolise lanes of a running track with Northern Irish flag, legend and denomination right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
£2
XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
MB
Engraver: Matthew Bonaccorsi
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: SPIRIT·OF·FRIENDSHIP·MANCHESTER·2002
Comment
Issued for circulation as well as being issued in a 4-coin set in both Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof qualities, a coin and stamp BU set was also issued. The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2002
This coin is often mistaken for the English £2 as the flags are similar, especially on worn coins, however the horizontal lines are thinner on the England coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2002 Commonwealth Games, which were held in Manchester, England. The coin's design features a depiction of the Games' logo, along with the Queen's portrait and the inscription "Games in Northern Ireland." It was the first time a circulating coin had been issued to commemorate the Commonwealth Games.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4031 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Games in Northern Ireland) 2002 coin.
