© The Royal Mint, 2002
© The Royal Mint, 2002
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Games in Scotland; Silver Proof
2002 year| Silver (.925) | 12 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#285074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2002
Interesting fact
The 2002 Silver Proof £2 coin commemorating the Games in Scotland is a rare and unique coin, with only 20,000 minted. It features a design depicting the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom and the words "Games in Scotland" on one side, and the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the other. Due to its low mintage and the fact that it was only available as a special edition, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2553 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2002 coin.
