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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Olympics Handover
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#10626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Olympic flag being passed from one hand to another with London 2012 logo below, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BEIJING 2008 LONDON 2012
Designer: Royal Mint
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I CALL UPON THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD
Comment
Issued for circulation and individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack to commemorate the handover of the Olympics from Beijing to London (BU issue limit 250,000; sales 47,765). The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.