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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Rugby World Cup; Silver Piedfort
1999 year| Silver (.925) (gold plated outer ring) | 24 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 | Silver (.925) (gold plated outer ring) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 4.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#105179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Central rugby ball and goal posts surrounded by a stylised stadium (coloured hologram).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1999
RD
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Ron Dutton
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999 +
Comment
Issued individually this piedfort in silver features a coloured hologram on reverse. The first of its kind by the Royal Mint. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 10,000© The Royal Mint, 1999
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1999 Rugby World Cup, which was held in Wales. The coin's design features an image of a rugby player in action, and the gold plated outer ring adds an extra layer of elegance to the coin's appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 1999 coin.
