High-Value ErrorYear: 1999£2

Sell 1999 Rugby World Cup £2 Plain Edge Error (Missing Milled Edge & Inscription)

Genuine 1999 Rugby World Cup £2 plain edge error (no milling/inscription) sells £80–£250 circulated. Learn to spot fakes vs. common '999' weak strikes.

Circulated Market Guide

£80 – £250

Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples

Uncirculated / Graded

£300–£600+ (subject to authentication & grade; very few certified examples known)

Mintage

Unknown (Mint Error)

Weight

12g

Composition

Cupronickel inner core (75% Cu, 25% Ni), Nickel-Brass outer ring (76% Cu, 20% Zn, 4% Ni)

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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes

Genuine plain-edge errors (no milling, no inscription) on bimetallic £2 coins are extremely rare. The common '999' weak-strike variety (missing only the '1' due to grease-filled dies) is NOT this error and typically sells for £2–£10. A true smooth-edge planchet that bypassed the edge-lettering collar commands a strong premium. Realised prices based on UK auction results (Noonans, Spink, eBay UK sold listings) for authenticated examples. Caution: many 'plain edge' listings are post-mint removal of inscription or Chinese counterfeits.

Physical Authentication Checkpoints

Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 1999 Rugby World Cup £2 Plain Edge Error (Missing Milled Edge & Inscription):

Weight: 12.00 g ±0.25 g (bimetallic specification)
Diameter: 28.40 mm ±0.15 mm
Thickness: 2.50 mm ±0.15 mm
Edge: completely smooth, no milling grooves, no incuse inscription — verify under 10× loupe for file marks or acid etching
Magnetism: outer ring non-magnetic, inner core weakly magnetic
Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley 4th portrait, ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF, no die cracks or clashes
Reverse: Ron Dutton stadium/rugby ball design, date 1999 above, TWO POUNDS below, no rotation error
Ring test: genuine bimetallic £2 gives a distinctive two-tone ring; plated fakes sound dull
Specific gravity: ~8.5 g/cm³ for the assembled coin
Die alignment: check for standard medal alignment (↑↑); rotated dies known but not an error premium

Coin Specifications

Catalogue ID: 1999-rugby-wc-2gbp-plain-edge-error
Denomination: £2
Issue Year: 1999
Rarity Tier: High-Value Error
Mintage: Unknown (Mint Error)
Weight: 12 grams
Metal Composition: Cupronickel inner core (75% Cu, 25% Ni), Nickel-Brass outer ring (76% Cu, 20% Zn, 4% Ni)

Common Fakes & Variant Confusion

1) '999' weak-strike edge (common, not an error, value ~£2–£10). 2) Post-mint removal of inscription by filing/grinding — reveals file marks under magnification, weight loss >0.3 g. 3) Chinese 'no edge lettering' counterfeits — wrong weight (often 11–11.5 g), poor bimetallic bond, soft detail, magnetic outer ring. 4) Upside-down edge inscription — normal production variance, no premium. Always authenticate via weight, magnetism, ring test, and edge microscopy before purchasing.