Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

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Lot 345: 2008 UK Olympic Handover Ceremony Silver Proof £2 Coin

This auction ended on May 20, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £40 - £60

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £40

2008 United Kingdom commemorative two pound coin issued by The Royal Mint to mark the Olympic Games Handover Ceremony. This silver proof issue features a selective gold-plated gilt outer ring. The reverse features the Olympic Handover design by Tom Phillips. The obverse carries the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin is housed in its original Royal Mint black presentation box with gold foil lettering and is accompanied by the descriptive certificate of authenticity.

Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12.00 g
Composition: .925 Sterling Silver.