United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, Beijing–London Olympic Handover — Elizabeth II (2008)
About this coin
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF
IRB
·TWO POUNDS·
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Two hands pass the Olympic flag above the London 2012 emblem, with the Beijing and London dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering
BEIJING 2008 LONDON 2012
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 | Ordinary strike | 918000 | ||
| 2008 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 47765 | Recorded individual-pack sales; this figure does not establish the total across every set or presentation. |
2008Ordinary strike
Mintage 918000
2008Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 47765
Recorded individual-pack sales; this figure does not establish the total across every set or presentation.