


2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Rugby World Cup; Silver Proof
1999 yearBimetallic: silver (.925) centre in gold (.999) plated silver (.925) ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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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 | Bimetallic: silver (.925) centre in gold (.999) plated silver (.925) ring |
Weight | 12 g |
Diameter | 28.4 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#56274 |
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Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Central rugby ball between goal posts surrounded by a stylised stadium.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1999
RD
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Ron Dutton
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Lettering: RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999 +
Comment
Issued individually, the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 25,000.© The Royal Mint, 1999
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Rugby World Cup 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a silver (.925) center inlaid in a gold (.999) plated silver (.925) ring. This distinctive design sets it apart from other coins in the Elizabeth II series and makes it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1999 | 9665 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 1999 coin.