1999 Elizabeth II 'The 1999 Rugby World Cup' £2 Coin
Price: £12.00
Product code: HIS99RUG2
- Struck in 1999 to commemorate the 1999 Rugby World Cup
- The reverse, designed by Ron Dutton, features a central rugby ball and goalposts framed by a stylized representation of a stadium
- The obverse features the fourth portrait of Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley
- Presented in sleek, premium packaging featuring The Royal Mint’s logo
- Serves as a meaningful gift or the perfect gateway into coin collecting
- Certified authenticity by The Royal Mint
In 1999, the world’s top rugby nations gathered to compete for the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup in the Rugby World Cup finals. Hosted by the Welsh Rugby Union, matches were played across the Five Nations—Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland, and France. The tournament, held during rugby union’s professional era, culminated in Australia defeating France 35–12 in the final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, becoming the first team to win the cup twice.
To commemorate this landmark sporting event, The Royal Mint issued a special £2 coin. Designed by Ron Dutton, the reverse features a dynamic depiction of a stadium with a rugby ball and goalposts superimposed in the foreground. Additional goalposts encircle the design, symbolizing the global reach of the sport. The edge inscription reads “RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999,” capturing the spirit of competition and celebration that defined this historic tournament.
*Image is representative of the coin you will receive
**Struck for general circulation and subsequently acquired by The Royal Mint from the secondary market.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £2 |
| Alloy | Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer:Nickel-brass |
| Weight | 12.00 g |
| Diameter | 28.40mm |
| Reverse Designer | Ron Dutton |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1999 |
