Lot 385: UK 1996 A Celebration of Football Nickel-Brass Two Pound Coin
A United Kingdom nickel-brass two pound coin, presented in a commemorative fold-out card titled A CELEBRATION OF FOOTBALL. The reverse design features a concave, stylised football pattern with the date 19 96 centered in the panels and the initials JM in the top panel. The obverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the legend ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D. The coin is held within a printed presentation pack containing historical text regarding European football championships and technical specifications. The packaging is illustrated with footballers and a goal net, and includes the printed text ROYAL MINT. The edge is milled and bears an incised inscription.
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 15.98 g.
Condition report:
The coin is in brilliant uncirculated condition, retaining original mint luster. The metal shows significant dark surface toning and spotting across both the obverse and reverse surfaces, consistent with environmental exposure while housed in the card display. The presentation card shows minor wear to the corners and edges but remains structurally sound.
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