Rare Olympic £2 Coin Could Fetch Over £1,500: Collectors Urged to Check Their Change for the Valuable 2012 Handover Edition

A rare £2 coin minted in 2012 to commemorate London's Olympic Games handover to Rio de Janeiro could be worth a small fortune. Only 1,200 of these gold coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors. Coin dealers are listing gold editions for as much as £1,558. The coin features a design by Jonathan Olliffe depicting a baton being passed between two hands, with the flags of the UK and Brazil joined in motion, and the inscription 'I CALL UPON THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD'. Experts advise that the value of the coin is heavily dependent on its condition, with 'mint' condition coins fetching significantly higher prices. Chris Yang, co-founder of Coins Value, suggests holding onto rare coins for long-term value appreciation, unless immediate funds are needed. When selling, it's recommended to shop around for the best price and consider auction houses for truly exceptional pieces, keeping in mind the commission fees.