In 2008 to celebrate the London Olympic bid and the Olympic Games Handover from Beijing to London, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Olympic Handover £2 Two Pound Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold.
The reverse designed by the Royal Mint Engraving Team bears the Olympic Flag and London 2012 logo. Surrounding the central design are the words Beijing 2008 and London 2012 along its outer ring, set against a backdrop of lines reminiscent of an athletic track. The obverse designed by Ian Rank Broadley is the stunning effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 3,250 Coins Worldwide
Struck to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid 22 Carat Gold
Celebrating the Handover from Beijing to London
Royal Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity Sealed
