© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; London Olympic Centenary
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#13415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Running track with dates and denomination, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LONDON OLYMPIC CENTENARY
1908
TWO
POUNDS
TD
2008
Engraver: Thomas Docherty
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE 4TH OLYMPIAD LONDON
Comment
Issued for circulation as well in the annual coin sets in both Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof qualities as well as individually in BU packs (14,426 sales) and in a coin & stamp cover (15,168 sales). The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by sculptor Stephen Taylor and features a depiction of the Olympic rings and the Paralympic logo on the reverse side, commemorating the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics held in London.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 36333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; London Olympic Centenary) 2008 coin.
