2008 Olympic Games Gold Proof £2 Coin Set

This 2008 Olympic Games Gold Proof £2 Coin Set commemorates the 2008 Olympic Games and contains two coins centred around the theme of the 2012 London Olympics.

• Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
• Fineness: 0.9167 / 22 carat gold
• Finish: Proof
• Contains 0.94 troy ounce of gold
• Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
• Limited Edition Presentation: 250 coin sets
• Presentation: Royal Mint presentation box and certificate of authenticity
• Weight: 15.97g per coin (31.94g in set)
• Diameter: 28.40mm

If you're interested in other Olympic coin series, we have a wide range of Olympic Games coins in stock and available for immediate dispatch.

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1908 London Summer Olympic Games

The 1908 London Olympic Centenary design was created to commemorate 100 years since London first hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1908, in which 22 nations and a total of 2,008 athletes participated.

Great Britain went on to win the most medals at the 1908 Olympic Games, with a total of 146 medals: 56 gold, 51 silver, and 39 bronze. This was 99 more medals than the second-placed United States, which won 47 medals.

2012 London Olympic Games

The 2012 Summer Olympics began on 27th July 2012. It was the third time the summer games were held in London. Team GB finished 3rd in the table, with 65 total medals (including 29 gold).

Our Sports Coins

Re-experience iconic moments in world sports with our selection of sport commemorative coins that capture events shared by millions around the globe.

Our sports coins in stock feature a range of designs created by renowned mints, showcasing various sports and Olympic Games events, offering options for all keen collectors.

The obverse shows the fourth definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, his initials IRB are below the truncated neck. This effigy appeared on coins from 1998 until 2015.

The reverse design of the two coins in this set differ and will feature the following designs:

• 1908 London Olympic Centenary
• Handover Ceremony of Beijing to London

The first coin in the set, the 1908 London Olympic Centenary coin, depicts a running track along with the dates and face value of the coin. The surrounding legend reads as follows:

LONDON OLYMPIC CENTENARY

The other coin in this set shows the Olympic flag being passed from one hand, representing the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, to another hand, representing the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The 2012 Olympic logo can be seen at the bottom of the coin.

BEIJING 2008 LONDON 2012