Commonwealth Games 2002 England £2 – Circulated Coin

Commonwealth Games 2002 England £2 – Circulated Coin

The Commonwealth Games 2002 England £2 commemorates the prestigious sporting event held in Manchester. This circulated coin features Matthew Bonaccorsi’s reverse design representing celebration, victory and sportsmanship with a moving figure holding aloft a banner.

About This Design

From 25 July to 4 August 2002, Manchester hosted the biggest competition in the 72-year history of the Games. Athletes competed in fourteen individual sports and three team sports over ten days of sporting excellence. The design depicts a figure with a banner divided into lines symbolizing swimming pool lanes, completed with the edge inscription “SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP · MANCHESTER 2002”.

This England version is one of four coins produced, each distinguished by a cameo of their respective national flags. The 2002 Commonwealth Games England £2 has a mintage of 650,500.

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

Made by The Royal Mint

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.