© The Royal Mint, 2012
© The Royal Mint, 2012
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover; Silver Piedfort
2012 year| Silver (.925) (with gilt border) | 24 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 | 2012 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (with gilt border) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#254132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A baton being passed between two hands above flags of the UK and Brazil, below the London 2012 logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LONDON 2012
JAO
RIO 2016
Engraver: Jonathan Olliffe
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: I CALL UPON THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD
Comment
Issued individually to commemorate the handover of the Olympic games from London to Rio de Janeiro. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the Olympic Handover from London to Rio de Janeiro, with the reverse side depicting a relay runner passing the baton to a Rio 2016 Olympic mascot. The coin's design is particularly notable because it was created by the Royal Mint's own design team, and it marks a significant moment in Olympic history. Additionally, the coin's silver piedfort format, which means it is made of silver that is twice the thickness of a standard silver coin, adds to its collectibility and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2012 coin.
