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Obverse of 2008 Two Pound Coin
2008 Two Pound Coin Silver Proof - Obverse

Reverse of 2008 Two Pound Coin
2008 Two Pound Coin Silver Proof - Reverse

Reverse of 2007 Two Pound Coin
2007 Two Pound Coin Silver Proof - Reverse

Two Pound Coin Specifications
To save repeating the specifiations of various versions of British two pound coins, we have provided this page to list the specifications of all the issues.

Technical Specifications

Base Metal Issues - Ordinary Circulation Type and Proofs - 1980-1996
AlloyNickel-brass
Diameter28.40 mms
Weight15.98 grams

Base Metal Issues - Ordinary Circulation Type and Proofs - 1997-
AlloyInner DiscCupro-nickel
AlloyOuter RingNickel-brass
Diameter28.40 mms
Weight12.00 grams

Precious Metal Versions
IssueVersionDiameterWeightMetalAlloyPMW
1986 - 1996Silver Proof or Pattern28.4015.98Inner - Silver
Outer - Silver plated with fine gold
.9250.4752
1997 - PresentSilver Proof or Pattern28.4012.00Inner - Silver
Outer - Silver plated with fine gold
.9250.3560
1986 - 1996Silver Piedfort Proof28.4031.96Inner - Silver
Outer - Silver plated with fine gold
.9250.9504
1997 - PresentSilver Piedfort Proof28.4024.00Inner - Silver
Outer - Silver plated with fine gold
.9250.7137
1986 - PresentGold Proof or Pattern28.4015.98Gold.91660.4707

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Weight = Weight in grams
Alloy = Proportion of precious metal
PMW = Actual weight in relevant precious metal content in troy ounces.

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