Commonwealth Games £2 1986 – Circulated Coin

Commonwealth Games £2 1986 – Circulated Coin

The Commonwealth Games £2 1986 is a significant pre-1997 commemorative issue that marks an important sporting event in British history. This coin was minted before the standard bi-metallic £2 design was introduced in 1997.

Circulation Condition

As a circulated coin, this piece has been in public circulation and will show signs of normal wear and handling consistent with its age and circulation history. These marks are part of the coin’s character and history. The condition is typical for a circulated example of this issue.

Circulating Mintage

8,212,184

Year of Issue

1986

Coin Information

The thirteenth Commonwealth Games were held in Edinburgh in 1986, and are well remembered for being boycotted by 32 of the 59 eligible countries who did not agree with Britain’s sporting connections to South Africa during the Apartheid era. The reverse design features a thistle encircled by a laurel wreath over the cross of St Andrew. This Commonwealth Games £2 1986 was the first British coin issued to commemorate a sporting event.

Edge Inscription

XIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND 1986

Manufacturer

Made by The Royal Mint

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