2008 London Olympiad of 1908 Centenary Silver Proof £2

Description

In 2008 it will be the Centenary of the first Olympic Games to be held in London, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Centenary £2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver in celebration of the sporting achievements of the athletes who competed at that 4th Olympiad.

This £2 Two Pound commemorative coin features a special reverse design by Royal Mint Engraver, Thomas T Docherty and shows a running track as the central image and the anniversary date of 1908.

The obverse is the stunning portrait of 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 Mintage Presentation of 6,841 Worldwide
• Finished to Royal Mint’s Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
• Celebrating the London Olympic Games Centenary
• Royal Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity