2012 Great Britain 2 Pounds London to Rio Olympics Handover Proof Gold Coin

### 2012 Great Britain 2 Pounds London to Rio Olympics Handover Proof Gold Coin **Please note that the outer box may display imperfections.** Celebrate a milestone in Olympic history with the **2012 Great Britain £2 London to Rio Olympics Handover Proof Gold Coin**, struck by the British Royal Mint. This limited-edition coin contains 0.4709 troy ounces of .9167 fine gold, carries a face value of 2 British pounds, and boasts a proof finish. With only 1,200 coins minted worldwide, this coin is a rare collectible that commemorates the ceremonial handover from the London 2012 Olympic Games to Rio 2016. The 2012 Summer Olympics, hosted by London, were a showcase of international sportsmanship and innovation, welcoming athletes from 204 nations across 26 sports. London became the first city to host the Olympics three times, creating unforgettable moments in athletic competition and pageantry. This coin commemorates the transition to Rio 2016, reflecting the enduring Olympic tradition of continuity, celebration, and global unity. **Coin Specifications:** - **Limited mintage of 1,200** - Contains 0.4709 troy ounce of .9167 fine gold - Produced by the [**British Royal Mint**](file:///government-mints/royal-mint) - Proof Finish - Face value of 2 Pounds - Arrives in a box with a Certificate of Authenticity - **Obverse:** Showcases the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right. Inscriptions read: “ELIZABETH II”, “D'G'REG'FID DEF”, “TWO POUNDS” and ''2012''. - **Reverse:** Features a baton being passed between two hands above flags of the UK and Brazil, below the London 2012 logo & Rio 2016 Collectors and investors alike can secure a piece of Olympic history with this **2012 Great Britain 2 Pounds London to Rio Olympics Handover Proof Gold Coin**. Its limited mintage and proof finish offer both rarity and visual appeal, while official Royal Mint authentication ensures its quality. Customers can also track the live [**spot price of gold**](file:///charts/gold-price) on our website, helping them make informed purchasing decisions for this historically significant bullion coin. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives. **You may also like:** - [**2008 Great Britain 2 Pounds Beijing to London Olympics Handover Proof Gold Coin**](file:///2008-great-britain-2-pounds-beijing-to-london-olympics-handover-proof-gold-coin) - [**2009 Great Britain 2012 London Olympics Countdown Proof Silver Coin NGC PF 70 UCAM**](file:///2009-great-britain-2012-london-olympics-countdown-proof-silver-coin-ngc-pf-70-ucam) - [**2010 Great Britain 1 Pound Belfast Proof Gold Coin**](file:///2010-great-britain-1-pound-belfast-proof-gold-coin)