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    UEFA Euro 1996 £2 1996 BU

    Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; UEFA Euro 1996
    1996United KingdomBU
    Part of £2 coins

    Worth about £6.08 in BU condition. 86,501 were minted, the 57th lowest of any BU £2.

    Denomination
    £2
    Estimated Value
    £6.08
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    BU
    Mintage
    86,501

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Nickel brass
    Weight:15.98g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:28.4mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
    Mint:Royal Mint

    Features & Details

    CommemorativeRoundNickel brass
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:6 Mar 2026

    Is the UEFA Euro 1996 1996 £2 rare?

    57th/ 93

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its BU mintage of 86,501 is the 57th lowest of 93 BU £2 coins in the catalogue.

    Versions of the 1996 UEFA Euro 1996 £2

    • UEFA Euro 1996 £2 1996Photo: Numista
      Circulation

      £4.98

      Mintage 5,141,350

      UEFA Euro 1996 £2 1996

    • UEFA Euro 1996 £2 1996 BUPhoto: Numista
      BU

      £6.08

      Mintage 86,501

      UEFA Euro 1996 £2 1996 BU (this page)

    • UEFA Euro 1996 £2 1996 ProofPhoto: Numista
      Proof

      £9.67

      Mintage 67,581

      UEFA Euro 1996 £2 1996 Proof

    About the UEFA Euro 1996 £2 1996 BU

    The Elizabeth II 3rd portrait £2 coin issued in 1996 commemorates the UEFA Euro 1996 football tournament held in England, marking a significant moment in the intersection of sports and numismatics. Designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, the reverse features a dynamic representation of a football, encapsulating the excitement of the tournament and celebrating the nation's passion for the sport. The coin's composition of nickel brass contributes to its durability and distinctive appearance, and it serves as a tangible reminder of England's hosting of a major international sporting event, thus holding a place of importance in the collections of numismatists interested in both British history and sports memorabilia.

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