1986 Double Sovereign PF70UC

Manufacturer: Royal Mint

Weight (grams): 15.98

Pure gold content (grams): 14.6448

Fineness: 916.7

 

1986 was the first year that a different design featured on the two pound coin. In addition, this is also the first commemorative coin in the UK to feature a sporting event - the eighth Commonwealth Games. The design features a Scottish Thistle superimposed on the St Andrew's Cross.