United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Reino Unido Duas Libras, Taça do Mundo de Rugby, Prata Proof — Elizabeth II (1999)
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About this coin
Two-pound commemorative for the 1999 Rugby World Cup in Wales, with a rugby ball, goal posts and stadium.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF·
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A rugby ball and goal posts occupy the centre of a stylised stadium, with the date above and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
1999
RD
TWO POUNDS
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Crosslet (+) within the edge inscription.
Identification and varieties
Different metals and the hologram piedfort are separate records. BU quantities describe annual-set sales rather than every individual pack.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Llantrisant | Crosslet (+) on edge | Proof | 9665 |
1999Proof
Mintage 9665