COMMON WEALTH GAMES 2002 Scotland £2 Commemorative Coin

COMMON WEALTH GAMES 2002 Scotland £2 Commemorative Coin

The COMMON WEALTH GAMES 2002 was a significant sporting event hosted in Manchester from July 25 to August 4. This circulated £2 coin commemorates this celebration of sporting excellence, featuring Matthew Bonaccorsi’s distinctive reverse design that symbolizes celebration, victory, and sportsmanship.

About This Design

The coin displays a moving figure holding aloft a banner, with the top divided into lines representing swimming pool lanes. The edge inscription reads “SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP · MANCHESTER 2002”. This Scotland version is one of four UK team variants, each distinguished by their respective flag cameos.

Specifications

• Issued: 2002
• Diameter: 28.4mm
• Weight: 12.0g
• Thickness: 2.5mm
• Composition: Outer: Nickel-brass (76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc), Inner: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
• Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
• Reverse Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi
• Edge: Milled
• Edge Inscription: SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP, MANCHESTER 2002
• Mintage: 771,750

This commemorative coin represents the largest competition in the 72-year history of the Commonwealth Games, where elite athletes competed in fourteen individual sports and three team sports over ten days of sporting and cultural activities.

Made by The Royal Mint.