Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun Silver Proof (1999)
Circulating version: 1999 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun
| Country | Alderney (Guernsey) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Denomination | 2 Pounds |
| Face value | £2 |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 28.280g · 0.8410 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Rev. artist | Willem Vis |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing couped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around
ELIZABETH II ALDERNEY RDM
Eclipsed sun above Alderney's St Anne's Church and a pair of roosting gannets
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN 1999 TWO POUNDS
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The 1999 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun – Silver Proof is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Eclipsed sun above Alderney's St Anne's Church and a pair of roosting gannets.
10,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1999 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1999 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £37.56 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1999 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1999 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun, not the coin found in change. It is struck in 92.5% silver rather than copper.
How do I identify the 1999 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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