2008 Olympic 2 Coin £2 Set
In 2008 the United Kingdom Royal Mint is issuing two £2 coins to commemorate the centenary of the 1908 London Olympics (4th Modern Olympiad) and to celebrate the Olympic Games Handover Ceremony.

According to the Royal Mint:

London has earned an important place in the history of the Olympic Games and to celebrate the Royal Mint is issuing two £2 coins to commemorate both the 100th Anniversary of the 4th Olympiad London and the Olympic Games Handover Ceremony which took place on 24th August 2008. Both coins have been struck in limited numbers in precious metals. This handsome set brings the two companion coins together; both have been struck in 22 carat gold to Proof quality, both are dated 2008 and, being legal tender, both bear the portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the obverse.

Specifications

Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Gold Content	Issue Limit
28.40	15.97	.9166	0.4707	250

Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Date	Description	Availability	Issue Limit	Price
2008	Olympic Games Handover Ceremony £2 Gold Proof	Yes	1908	See Page
2008	1908-2008 London Olympics Centenary £2 Gold Proof	Yes	3000	See Page
2008	2 Coin Gold Proof Set	Yes	250	£975

Notes on Table
Issue Price = Official Royal Mint issue price.
Price £ = Our price in pounds sterling.
Price $ = Our price in US dollars.

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USA Airmail $10,
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