2002 Commonwealth Games Two Pound Coins

Obverse of 2002 Silver Proof Commonwealth Games Two Pound Coins

Reverse of 2002 English Base Metal Proof Two Pound

Reverse of 2002 Northern Ireland Base Metal Proof Two Pound

Reverse of 2002 Wales Base Metal Proof Two Pound

Reverse of 2002 Scotland Base Metal Proof Two Pound

2002 Base Metal Proof Two Pound Set Presentation Booklet

2002 Scotland Piedfort Silver Proof Two Pound Set in Presentation Box

Variations on a Design Theme
There are four different designs, all similar except that the central cameo features in turn the flags of, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
As usual, this coin will be available in a number of different versions, some of which we have available from stock as from early January 2002:-

• Ordinary circulation version, which should be available from banks and post offices during the year.
• Specimen version, issued in Royal Mint folder. This has a superior finish compared with the ordinary coins, so will be preferred by most collectors. the folders are also very attractive and informative, and made interesting and unusual gifts.
• Proof version issued in sets of four.
• Silver Proof version, with the outer part gold plated.
• Piedfort proof version, similar but made double weight, with a lower issue limit, and coloured details on the flag. Although the issue limit was lower than for the silver proof, more piedfort sets were sold, presumably reflected greater collector interest and demand for the coloured version.
• Gold proof version, made of two different shades of 22 carat gold.

Obverse
The Fourth Portrait
The fourth of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank Broadley, FRBS, FSNAD, whose initials IRB appear under the head, as used on all British coins from 1998.

Reverse
An athlete.
£2
XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Edge
Inscription:
SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP MANCHESTER 2002

Specifications

Version	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Actual Metal Weight	Actual Metal Weight
Gold Proof	28.40	15.97	.9166	0.4707	1.8828
Piedfort Silver Proof	28.40	12.00	.925	0.7138	2.8552
Silver Proof	28.40	12.00	.925	0.3569	1.4276
Specimen	28.40	12.00			0.4707

Notes to Table
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of metal content.
AMW = Fine metal content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability

Specimen in Folder Four Coin Set

Gold Proof
For the gold proof version, please see our Tax Free Gold website.

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

Airmail to USA $10

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2002 Coins

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