UK 2002 Manchester XVII Commonwealth Games Philatelic Numismatic Cover with a Set of £2 Coins

A United Kingdom philatelic numismatic cover issued to commemorate the 2002 Manchester XVII Commonwealth Games. The set features a group of bi-metallic £2 coins representing the four home nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each coin features a stylized athlete with a national flag design on the inner disc, surrounded by the inscription 2002 TWO POUNDS and XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES. The coins are held in circular apertures within a yellow presentation folder printed with stylized athlete figures and the title 2002 Manchester THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES. The folder is numbered № 09623. To the right, the cover features multiple commemorative postage stamps with denominations including 2nd, 1st, E, 47, and 68. Each stamp is cancelled with a circular 2002 Manchester postmark dated 16-07-2002.

Diameter: 28.40 mm (each coin)

Weight: 12.00 g (each coin)

Composition: Bi-metallic (cupro-nickel centre, nickel-brass outer ring).