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The 2008 London Olympic Centenary £2 coin was issued by The Royal Mint to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1908 Olympic Games, which were held in London.
Designed by Thomas T. Docherty, the coin’s reverse features a powerful image of a runner carrying the Olympic torch, with the words “London Olympic Centenary” encircling the design. The obverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
This coin celebrates the legacy of Britain’s Olympic history and is a key piece for sports fans and commemorative coin collectors alike.
With a mintage of 910,000, this is a low-mintage £2 coin and one of the more sought-after releases from the 2000s.
✔ Official UK £2 coin issued in 2008
✔ Marks 100 years since the London 1908 Olympics
✔ Features an Olympic torch runner design
✔ Designed by Thomas T. Docherty
✔ Circulated condition
✔ Mintage: 910,000
✔ Ideal for UK coin collectors and Olympic memorabilia fans
A classic design celebrating a century of Olympic heritage in the UK.
2008 London Olympic Centenary £2 Coin
£6.99