© The Royal Mint, 2008
© The Royal Mint, 2008
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover; 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#275985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Engraver: The Royal Mint Team
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: I CALL UPON THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD
Comment
Issued individually (no sales data) as well as in a 2-coin set (no sales data) with the Centenary of Olympic Games 1908 (set issue limit: 250). The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 3,250.© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2008 Olympic Handover Gold Proof £2 coin is that it features a unique reverse design by sculptor David Rowlands, which depicts a relay runner handing over the Olympic flame to a London 2012 Olympic Games logo, symbolizing the handover of the Olympic Games from Beijing to London. This design was specifically created to commemorate the occasion of the Olympic Games being held in London in 2012.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Olympic Handover; Gold Proof) 2008 coin.
