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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun; Gold Proof
1999 year| Gold (.917) | 47.54 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 47.54 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#16557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eclipsed sun above Alderney's St Anne's Church and a pair of roosting gannets
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN
1999
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Picture with permission of © www.chards.co.ukInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate a rare astronomical event - a total solar eclipse that occurred on August 11, 1999. The coin's design features an image of the eclipse, with the moon blocking out the sun's light and creating a ring of light around it. The coin's gold proof finish adds to its collectibility and value, making it a unique and sought-after piece for coin collectors and astronomy enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Total Eclipse of the Sun; Gold Proof) 1999 coin.
