2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Rugby World Cup; Silver Proof) 1999 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Rugby World Cup; Silver Proof) 1999 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Rugby World Cup; Silver Proof) 1999 photo

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Rugby World Cup; Silver Proof

1999 year
Bimetallic: silver (.925) centre in gold (.999) plated silver (.925) ring 12 g 28.4 mm
Description
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
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
References
Numista
N#56274
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
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.