2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, Rugby World Cup

€10,596.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1999
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Ron Dutton
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#999, Sp#K10
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF· IRB
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCentral rugby ball and goal posts surrounded by a stylised stadium, date above, legend below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1999 RD TWO POUNDS
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1999  - - 4 933 000
1999  - BU - 136 696
1999  - Proof - 80 144
Catalog ID5556055100
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