2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, Olympics Handover

€10,626.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2008
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1106, Sp#LO31
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF IRB ·TWO POUNDS·
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionOlympic flag being passed from one hand to another with London 2012 logo below, legend and dates around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBEIJING 2008 LONDON 2012
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering.
Mint
Mintage2008  - - 918 000
2008  - BU - 47 765
Catalog ID9484404600
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