© The Royal Mint, 1999
© The Royal Mint, 1999
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Rugby World Cup; Gold Proof
1999 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.97 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#285276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Central rugby ball and goal posts surrounded by a stylised stadium, date above, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1999
RD
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Ron Dutton
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999 +
Comment
Issued to commemorate Wales hosting the Rugby World Cup, this coin was released as part of 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (991 sales, issue limit 1,000), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (912 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 1999
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Rugby World Cup 2 Pound coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 20,000, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and rugby fans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2214 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Rugby World Cup; Gold Proof) 1999 coin.
