United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, London Olympic Centenary, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2008)
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About this coin
Two-pound commemorative for the centenary of the 1908 London Olympic Games, with a running-track design.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF·
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A running track frames the anniversary dates and denomination, surrounded by the centenary legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering
LONDON OLYMPIC CENTENARY
1908
TWO
POUNDS
TD
2008
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Dated 2008. The centenary and handover designs are separate issues; silver, double-weight piedfort and gold versions are recorded independently.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 1908 |
2008Proof
Mintage 1908