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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.

See our complete gold proof coin collection.

£2,263.83

(VAT Exempt)
Totals are approximate until metal prices are confirmed on the next LBMA fix.

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Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Our other Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

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.

Obverse

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.

Reverse

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

Specification

MetalGold
Diameter28.4 mm
Gold Weight Troy Ounces0.941
Fineness / Carat0.917 / 22
Date2008
Obverse DesignerIan Rank-Broadley
Reverse DesignerThomas Docherty
Issuing Monarch Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint / BrandThe Royal Mint
CountryUnited Kingdom
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Terms of Sale - Key Points

You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.

Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out. 

If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

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Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6. 

Orders under £60

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

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Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products. 

  • Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
  • Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee. 

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.