2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover; Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover; Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
Elite

Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted.

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover Gold Proof (2008)

CountryUK Year2008 Denom2 Pounds Mintage3,250 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £1,410.98
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2008
Denomination2 Pounds
Face value£2
Mintage3,250
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight15.980g · 0.4710 t oz
Diameter28.4mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags commemorative highly-collectable
Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Reverse

Olympic flag being passed from one hand to another with London 2012 logo below, legend and dates around.

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.4710
Melt value £1,410.98
Premium over melt £-435.98

Gold Proof £2 market value

£925.00
Median of 2 verified PR-70 sales, the grade that sells most often. 4 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £925 – £975
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Gold Proof £2 value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
FDC £1,100.00 🔒 £975.00 (2) – £850.00 – £1,100.00 0 2 06-09-2025
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PR-70 £1,000.00 🔒 £925.00 (2) – £850.00 – £1,000.00 0 2 27-11-2024
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About the 2008 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover – Gold Proof

The 2008 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover – Gold Proof is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.98g and measures 28.4mm across. Reverse design: Olympic flag being passed from one hand to another with London 2012 logo below, legend and dates around.

3,250 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2008 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover – Gold Proof worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2008 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover – Gold Proof run from £925 to £975 across 2 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its gold content is worth about £1,411 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2008 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Olympic Handover – Gold Proof?

Check the weight 15.98g and diameter 28.4mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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