1997 £2 Pre-1997: 1986 Commonwealth Games Commemorative Coin

1997 £2 Pre-1997: 1986 Commonwealth Games Commemorative Coin

The 1986 Commonwealth Games £2 coin 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.

Circulating Mintage:

8,212,184

Years 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 £2 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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