Commonwealth Games 2002 Scotland £2 – Circulated Coin

Commonwealth Games 2002 Scotland £2 – Circulated Coin

The Commonwealth Games 2002 Scotland £2 commemorates the significant sporting event hosted in Manchester from July 25 to August 4, 2002. This circulated coin features 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.

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.