© The Royal Mint, 2012
© The Royal Mint, 2012
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover; Silver proof
2012 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 | 2012 |
| 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#179165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A baton being passed between two hands above flags of the UK and Brazil and below the London 2012 logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LONDON 2012
JAO
RIO 2016
Engraver: Jonathan Olliffe
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
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 piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 12,000.© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting the Olympic flame being passed from one athlete to another, symbolizing the handover of the Olympic Games from London to Rio de Janeiro. The coin was minted to commemorate the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London and the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3781 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 proof) 2012 coin.
