Commonwealth Games 2002 Wales £2 – Circulated Coin

Commonwealth Games 2002 Wales £2 – Circulated Coin

The Commonwealth Games 2002 Wales £2 commemorates the significant sporting event hosted in Manchester from July 25 to August 4. This circulated £2 coin celebrates this major competition, which was the largest in the Games’ 72-year history, featuring elite athletes competing in seventeen sports over ten days.

About This Design

Matthew Bonaccorsi’s reverse design symbolizes celebration, victory and sportsmanship with a moving figure holding aloft a banner. The top of the banner is divided into lines representing swimming pool lanes. The edge inscription reads “SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP · MANCHESTER 2002”. This Welsh version is one of four coins issued, each distinguished by their respective national 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: 588,500

Made by The Royal Mint, this coin will arrive in circulated condition.

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.