2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Commonwealth Games; Silver
1986 year| Silver (.500) | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
St Andrew's cross surmounted by the thistle of Scotland below date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1986
N S
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: XIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND 1986
Comment
There were 2 silver versions produced, this type with a fineness of .500 and struck to a Brilliant Uncirculated finish, and the second type had a fineness of .925 with a Proof finish. The coins can be differentiated by the frosting on the portrait of the queen on the Proof variety. The coins were also presented in different cases as shown in the image below. Issue limit: 125,000.Left: Proof Right: BU
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1986 Commonwealth Games, which were held in Edinburgh, Scotland. The coin's design features a depiction of the Commonwealth Games logo, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, and the inscription "COMMONWEALTH GAMES 1986" above the logo. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as is customary for coins issued by the United Kingdom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 58881 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Commonwealth Games; Silver) 1986 coin.
