--- product_id: 197079216 title: "Commonwealth Games £2 pound Coin Uncirculated 1986 Thistle" brand: "uk-delightech" price: "₨19354" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/197079216-commonwealth-games-2-pound-coin-uncirculated-1986-thistle store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # Intricate Scottish Thistle & laurel design First UK sports commemorative coin Precise 28.4mm diameter, Mint State grade Commonwealth Games £2 pound Coin Uncirculated 1986 Thistle **Brand:** uk-delightech **Price:** ₨19354 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏆 Own a Piece of Sporting & Scottish Legacy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Commonwealth Games £2 pound Coin Uncirculated 1986 Thistle by uk-delightech - **How much does it cost?** ₨19354 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/197079216-commonwealth-games-2-pound-coin-uncirculated-1986-thistle) ## Best For - uk-delightech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted uk-delightech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Elegant Royal Portrait:** Obverse showcases Raphael Maklouf’s iconic Queen Elizabeth II effigy, a timeless hallmark of British currency. - • **Collector-Ready Presentation:** Delivered in an attractive folder, perfect for display or gifting to elevate your collection’s prestige. - • **Historic First in UK Coinage:** Own the very first UK commemorative coin celebrating a major sporting event—an exclusive collector’s gem. - • **Brilliant Uncirculated Mint State:** Preserved in pristine condition with a 91.67% purity gold finish, ensuring lasting brilliance and value. - • **Striking Scottish Heritage Design:** Featuring Norman Sillman’s detailed Thistle and laurel wreath over St Andrew’s Cross, a symbol of pride and tradition. ## Overview This 1986 Brilliant Uncirculated £2 coin, issued by the Royal Mint, commemorates the XIII Commonwealth Games held in Scotland. It features a detailed Scottish Thistle and laurel wreath design by Norman Sillman on the reverse, with Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait by Raphael Maklouf on the obverse. As the first UK coin to mark a sporting event, it boasts a 28.4mm diameter, 91.67% gold purity, and Mint State grade, making it a must-have for discerning collectors. ## Description In 1986 to commemorate the Scottish XIII Commonwealth Games, the Royal Mint released Brilliant Uncirculated Scottish £2 Coin in an attractive presentation folder This is the first Commemorative Coin ever to be issued in the United Kingdom to mark a sporting occasion. The reverse designed by Norman Sillman depicts a Scottish Thistle and a laurel wreath, superimposed on St Andrew's Cross and marks the XIII Commonwealth Games being held in Scotland in 1986. The obverse bears Raphael Maklouf's elegant portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, approved for use on the United Kingdom's coinage from 1985 onwards. ## Features - In 1986 to commemorate the Scottish XIII Commonwealth Games, the Royal Mint released Brilliant Uncirculated Scottish £2 Coin in an attractive presentation folder This is the first Commemorative Coin ever to be issued in the United Kingdom to mark a sporting occasion. The reverse designed by Norman Sillman depicts a Scottish Thistle and a laurel wreath, superimposed on St Andrew's Cross and marks the XIII Commonwealth Games being held in Scotland in 1986. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B076WWW8P1 | | Brand Name | UK-Delightech | | Coin Variety 1 | Commemorative | | Colour | Gold | | Country Of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (7) 4.0 out of 5 stars | | Denomination | pound | | Exterior Finish | Gold or Gold-plated | | Grade Rating | Mint State | | Grading Provided By | The Royal Mint | | Item Diameter | 28.4 Millimetres | | Manufacturer | UK-Delightech | | Model Year | 1986 | | Purity Percentage | 91.67 | | Total Eaches | 1 | | Unit Count | 40 35 | ## Product Details - **Grade rating:** Mint State - **Graded by:** The Royal Mint - **Variety:** Commemorative - **Colour:** Gold - **Material:** Metal ## Images ![Commonwealth Games £2 pound Coin Uncirculated 1986 Thistle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Qn53o51SL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Coin *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 26 January 2026* Very nice many thanks ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fair deal *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 27 October 2022* Timely service; product in excellent condition - all in all, a very satisfactory deal. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/197079216-commonwealth-games-2-pound-coin-uncirculated-1986-thistle](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/197079216-commonwealth-games-2-pound-coin-uncirculated-1986-thistle) --- *Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka* *Store origin: LK* *Last updated: 2026-09-05*