{"product_id":"1996-european-football-championship-2-gold-coin-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo-proof-gold-coin","title":"1996 European Football Championship £2 Gold Coin NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo - Proof Gold Coin","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Royal Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (Grams):\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.98\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 Carat Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.40 mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapital Gains Tax and VAT Exempt for UK Residents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC certified and encapsulated in a protective slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 1996 European Football Championship £2 Gold Proof Coin was struck by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Royal Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e in 22 carat gold to commemorate the UEFA European Football Championship, hosted by England in 1996. The reverse features a distinctive football-inspired design by John Mills, incorporating the date 1996 within the central panel of a football, surrounded by sixteen small circles representing the competing nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features Raphael Maklouf's third definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This proof example has been professionally graded \u003cstrong\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognising a flawless proof coin with exceptional contrast between its frosted design and deeply mirrored fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrating one of the most memorable football tournaments held in England, this £2 gold proof coin combines sporting heritage, a distinctive commemorative design and a perfect certified PF70 Ultra Cameo grade, making it a highly desirable addition to a British commemorative gold coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapital Gains Tax exemption applies under current UK legislation and may be subject to change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"The Double Sovereign Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60129172029824,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0634\/6624\/files\/BA16A7F5-EAE4-4E16-A780-CB3CA26AF660.png?v=1792064669","url":"https:\/\/sovereignhousegold.com\/products\/1996-european-football-championship-2-gold-coin-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo-proof-gold-coin","provider":"Sovereign House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}