2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Rugby World Cup, Silver Proof

€56,274.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1999
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionBimetallic: silver (.925) centre in gold (.999) plated silver (.925) ring
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Ron Dutton
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#999a, Sp#K10
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of 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 between goal posts surrounded by a stylised stadium.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1999 RD TWO POUNDS
EdgeReeded with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1999  - Proof - 9 665
Catalog ID3108002680
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