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Coinosaurus

1986 £2 Commonwealth Games

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Hi just joined, I have a question relating to a coin I have.

its a 1986 £2 Commonwealth Games coin certified by NGC at MS64, I picked it up about 7 years ago as part of a bulk buy didn't think much of it and threw it in a box. Came across it again today while cleaning. 

Is it worth anything ?

 

https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/2762858-025/64/

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Welcome @Coinosaurus !

The 1986 single colour £2 coin is the commonest of the 7 issued before they went bi-colour. As such it does not command much of a premium although I cannot say how much having it graded would add to the value. I sell them regularly at market, ungraded, for £3 or £4 even in the best condition.

Over the single metal £2 coins the one to watch out for is the 1989 "Claim of Rights".

 

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1 minute ago, Paddy said:

Welcome @Coinosaurus !

The 1986 single colour £2 coin is the commonest of the 7 issued before they went bi-colour. As such it does not command much of a premium although I cannot say how much having it graded would add to the value. I sell them regularly at market, ungraded, for £3 or £4 even in the best condition.

Over the single metal £2 coins the one to watch out for is the 1989 "Claim of Rights".

 

Thanks for the quick reply, yeah I didn't think it was anything special. I dont really know much about coins in general I mainly collect gold and silver bullion coins and rounds.

Always good to know, thanks again.

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5 hours ago, Paddy said:

Welcome @Coinosaurus !

The 1986 single colour £2 coin is the commonest of the 7 issued before they went bi-colour. As such it does not command much of a premium although I cannot say how much having it graded would add to the value. I sell them regularly at market, ungraded, for £3 or £4 even in the best condition.

Over the single metal £2 coins the one to watch out for is the 1989 "Claim of Rights".

 

Never got one of those in my change. But prior to the main issue of £2 coins in 1997, a 1986 Commonwealth Games £2 would occasionally turn up. But not seen one since about 1995.   

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