2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympics Handover; Silver Proof
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#195908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Olympic flag being passed from one hand to another with London 2012 logo below, legend 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 to commemorate the handover of the Olympics from Beijing to London. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 30,000© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by sculptor and coin designer, David Cornell. The reverse of the coin features a depiction of the Olympic flame being passed from the 2008 Beijing Olympics to the 2012 London Olympics, symbolizing the handover of the Olympic Games from one host city to the next. The design is meant to represent the spirit of friendship and cooperation that is at the heart of the Olympic movement.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Olympics Handover; Silver Proof) 2008 coin.
