1986 United Kingdom £2 – Commonwealth Games Commemorative Coin

Description

1986 United Kingdom £2 – Commonwealth Games Commemorative Coin

🪙 Country: United Kingdom
📅 Year: 1986
💰 Denomination: £2
🎨 Reverse: Thistle emblem for the XIII Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
👑 Obverse: Profile of the reigning monarch
⚖️ Weight: 15.84g
📏 Diameter: 28.4mm
🔩 Metal: Nickel-brass

Condition:
A lovely circulated example with strong detail, light natural handling marks, and excellent overall eye appeal. Heavy, bright and visually striking — a great collector-grade piece.

Description:
Issued in 1986 to mark the XIII Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, this iconic £2 coin was the first modern £2 and remains a favourite with collectors for its weight, size, and detailed thistle design. A standout piece of British numismatic history, perfect for anyone collecting commemoratives or building a modern British coin collection.