Football £2 1996 – Circulated Coin

Football £2 1996 – Circulated Coin

The Football £2 1996 commemorates the 10th European football championship hosted by England. This pre-1997 commemorative piece features a unique concave surface with a football-inspired design that makes it highly collectible among numismatists and sports enthusiasts alike.

Coin Specifications

Mintage: 5,141,350
Year of Issue: 1996

Design Details

The reverse design resembles a football and is enhanced by the coin’s unusual concave surface. Prominently displaying the year 1996, the design includes sixteen small rings representing the sixteen teams that competed in the tournament. Germany eventually won the championship after defeating hosts England in the semi-finals.

Circulation Condition

As a circulated coin, this piece has been in public circulation and will show signs of normal wear and handling consistent with its age and circulation history. These marks are part of the coin’s character and history. The condition is typical for a circulated example of this issue.

Manufacturer

Made by The Royal Mint

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