2 Pounds - Elizabeth II UEFA Euro 1996; Gold Proof
© The Royal Mint, 1996
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.68 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Issued | 1996 |
| Number | N# 278388 |
| References | KM# 973b Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
European Football Championship, England 1996
Obverse
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F·D
RDM
· TWO POUNDS ·
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Designer: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
A gently concave surface representing a football, with the date 1996 in two lines in the centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JWM
19
96
Engraver: John Mills
Edge
Plain
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
Issued individually, the design features a concave surface on both the obverse and the reverse, while this gold version has a plain edge with no lettering. The coin was also struck in nickel-brass, silver proof and silver piedfort.
K7A It has been reported that several pieces have a flat surface as opposed to the expected concave design, possibly the result of an incorrect blank being used.
K7A It has been reported that several pieces have a flat surface as opposed to the expected concave design, possibly the result of an incorrect blank being used.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1996 | 
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2 098 | Sp# K7Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Proof | 100% | ||||||||||
| 1996 | Sp# K7AStandard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Proof; planchet error | 0% | ||||||||||||
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
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Numista Rarity index: 92
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 2045.37
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of gold at 139 626 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual gold weight: 0.471 oz
Current gold price: 4342.86 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232145 Lot 62420 
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4 Nov 2021 | 1996 – Sp# K7 – Proof |
USD 870.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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