In 2008, to celebrate the London Olympic Games Handover from Beijing to London, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Handover £2 Two Pound Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold and Piedfort £2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse, designed by Royal Mint Engraver Thomas T. Docherty, depicts a running track as the central image and bears the anniversary date of 1908, along with the Olympic Flag and the 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 of both coins features the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Issue Presentation Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Standard
£2 Two Pound Gold and Silver Proof Piedfort 2 Coin Set
Celebrating the London Olympic Games Handover from Beijing to London
