What are the most valuable 2 coins?
Here’s which coins came up trumps and how much circulated versions – the ones cropping up in your change – have recently sold for on eBay.
- 2002 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland – £65.
- 2002 Commonwealth Games Scotland – £40.
- Olympic handover – £60.
- 2002 Commonwealth Games Wales – £80.
- 2002 Commonwealth Games England – £37.
How much is 1986 Commonwealth 2 pound coin worth?
The Commonwealth Games 2 pound gold coin has a limited mintage of about 3000. If you’re lucky enough to have this coin, make sure you also have its box and certificate of authenticity. With all these items together, your Commonwealth Games 2 pound gold coin would sell for around £500.
How do you sell a rare 2 pound coin?
If you have a valuable coin and know what it is worth, one option is to sell it online on auction websites such as eBay. If you would prefer to leave it to a professional, members of the British Nuismatic Trade Association can help and maybe even sell them on your behalf.
Can I spend a 1986 2 pound coin?
The original single-colour £2 coin, first issued in 1986, was a commemorative issue only (see below for a list of the subjects) and while it is legal tender, that does not mean retailers or even banks are obliged to take it as payment.
What is the oldest 2 pound coin?
The first base metal £2 coin was issued in the United Kingdom in 1986 to commemorate the Thirteenth Commonwealth Games, which were held in Scotland that year….The first £2 coins.
| First Issued | 15 June 1998 |
|---|---|
| Edge | Milled |
What is the rarest Commonwealth Games coin?
The 2002 XVII Commonwealth Games released a set of four coins. All four coins are similar with the exception of a different flag for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. The Northern Ireland £2 is the rarest two pound coin in circulation.
How much is a Commonwealth Games £2 coin worth?
With a scarcity score of 99, the Northern Ireland Commonwealth games £2 coin is the second rarest. Around 485,000 of this design were minted and it could fetch £56 on eBay. The third rarest coin, with a scarcity score of 86, is the England Commonwealth Games £2 coin. Only 650,500 of this design were minted and it could earn you around £61.
What is the rarest two pound coin in the world?
Rarest £2 Pound Coin The rarest two pound coin is the Commonwealth Games with the Northern Ireland flag. The 2002 XVII Commonwealth Games released a set of four coins. All four coins are similar with the exception of a different flag for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.
What are the different two pound coins in the UK?
All four coins are similar with the exception of a different flag for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. The Northern Ireland £2 is the rarest two pound coin in circulation. There have not been any £2 coins entered into UK coin circulation since the Shakespeare coins were released in 2016.