© The Royal Mint, 2002
© The Royal Mint, 2002
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Games in Scotland; Gold Proof
2002 year| Gold (.9167) | 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 | 2002 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#285073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A moving figure of an athlete holding a banner, divided into lines to symbolise lanes of a running track with Scottish flag, legend and denomination right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
£2
XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2002
MB
Engraver: Matthew Bonaccorsi
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPIRIT·OF·FRIENDSHIP·MANCHESTER·2002
Comment
Issued individually as well as in a 4-coin set with the other 3 countries of the United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2002
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 an image of the Queen Elizabeth II, along with the Games' logo and the words "Games in Scotland" inscribed in a curve above the logo. The coin's gold composition and proof finish add to its collectibility and value among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 315 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Games in Scotland; Gold Proof) 2002 coin.
