© The Royal Mint, 2008
© The Royal Mint, 2008
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II London Olympic Centenary; Gold Proof
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#276006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 individually (no sales data) as well as in a 2-coin set (no sales data) with the Olympic Handover £2 coin (set issue limit: 250). The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 1,908.© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Olympic Games, which were first held in Athens, Greece in 1896. The coin's design features an image of the Olympic flame and the words "London 2008" on one side, and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the other. The coin was produced in a limited quantity of 1,500 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and Olympic memorabilia collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1908 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (London Olympic Centenary; Gold Proof) 2008 coin.
