United Kingdom Two Pounds, XVII Commonwealth Games, Scotland, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2002)

About this coin

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

An athlete carries a banner bearing the Scotland flag. Parallel divisions evoke track lanes, with the event legend and denomination to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering

£2
XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2002
MB

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark. The flag identifies the regional design.

Identification and varieties

One of four regional designs for the same games. Each flag design is recorded separately, as are the different metal and double-weight piedfort editions.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.