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VIII European Football Championship
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large relief of a football incorporating a globe design at its centre, surrounded by a ring of twelve stars. The circular legend reads 'VIII. EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP' along the upper periphery, with 'ENGLAND 1996' inscribed at the base, all within a plain raised rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | VIII. EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ENGLAND 1996 |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed relief of the old Wembley Stadium viewed from above, showing the tiered stands and characteristic twin towers. In the lower field, a football bearing the 'EURO '96' legend is shown in relief. The circular legend around the periphery reads 'OPENING GAME AT THE LONDON WEMBLEY STADIUM · 8TH JUNE 1996' with '1996' repeated along the right side. |
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