Olympic Handover £2 2008 – Circulated Coin

Olympic Handover £2 2008 – Circulated Coin

The Olympic Handover £2 2008 was struck by The Royal Mint to commemorate both the successful London bid and the official handover from Beijing to London. This circulated commemorative coin features the iconic Olympic Flag and the London 2012 logo on its reverse. Two outstretched hands complete the symbolic design, with lines reminiscent of a running track surrounding the central motif.

About This Design

This commemorative £2 coin symbolizes the transition between Olympic host cities and celebrates the upcoming London 2012 Games. With a limited mintage of 918,000, it represents an important moment in British Olympic history when London officially became the next host city.

Specifications

• Issued: 2008
• 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: The Royal Mint Engraving Team
• Edge: Milled
• Edge Inscription: I CALL UPON THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD

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.

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