United Kingdom. 2 Pounds 1999/2000, 2 x Coins (No reserve price)

United Kingdom – Set of 2 silver Proof coins – £2 Rugby World Cup 1999 and £5 Millennium 2000 – Royal Mint Description Beautiful set of two British silver commemorative coins, issued by The Royal Mint, the official British mint. Both coins are struck in Proof quality and are offered with their original presentation packaging and certificate of authenticity. 1. £2 Rugby World Cup 1999 – Silver Proof * Country: United Kingdom * Year: 1999 * Denomination: 2 pounds * Material: Sterling silver (.925), with a gold-plated outer ring * Weight: 12 grams * Diameter: 28.40 mm * Quality: Proof * Edge inscription: “RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999” This commemorative coin was issued on the occasion of the 1999 Rugby World Cup. The reverse side features a rugby ball with goal posts and a stylised stadium depiction. The coin bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and is supplied in the original presentation case, protective capsule and with the accompanying certificate. 2. £5 Millennium 2000 – Silver Proof * Country: United Kingdom * Year: 2000 * Denomination: 5 pounds * Material: 999/1000 fine silver * Weight: 28.28 grams * Diameter: 38.61 mm * Quality: Proof * Edge inscription: “WHAT’S PAST IS PROLOGUE” This special millennium commemorative coin marks the transition into the year 2000. The reverse shows the British Isles on a symbolic clock face, referring to the midnight moment when the new millennium began. The coin is supplied in the original blue presentation case, protective capsule and with the accompanying certificate of authenticity. Contents of the lot * 1 silver £2 Rugby World Cup coin from 1999 * 1 silver £5 Millennium coin from 2000 * Original presentation packaging * Protective capsules * Certificates of authenticity An attractive collector’s lot for enthusiasts of British commemorative coins, silver Proof issues and special coins from the turn-of-the-century period. The coins are sold as pictured. Please view the photos for the exact condition of the coins, capsules, packaging and certificates.

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