1999 Royal Mint Rugby World Cup PIEDFORT Hologram Silver Proof Two Pounds £2 coin, in the Royal Mint black box of issue, with COA. Cardboard outer.

Its special reverse design, created by medallist Ron Dutton and carries a hologram at its centre, the first to be used on a coin of the United Kingdom.

Whilst the obverse, features Ian Rank-Broadley’s regal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Coin specification:

Issuing Country:       United Kingdom

Denomination:          £2                

Alloy:  Inner Disc:    Sterling .925 silver

            Outer Ring:   Sterling .925 silver, Plated with .999 fine Gold            

Diameter:                  28.40mm

Weight:                     24.00gms

Reverse Design:        Ron Dutton

Obverse Design:        Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS

Edge Inscription:       RUGBY WORLD CUP 1999

Quality:                      Silver Proof, PIEDFORT

Issue Limit:               10,000 Worldwide

Presented in:              Royal Mint original black box, screw capsule, with COA. Cardboard outer.