Issued during the reign of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this UK £2 coin commemorates the 10th European Football Championship, held in England in 1996. The obverse features the crowned portrait of the Queen by Raphael Maklouf, accompanied by the Latin legend and denomination, while the reverse by John Mills presents a stylised football design encircled by sixteen rings, symbolising the competing nations, with the date prominently displayed at its centre. The edge inscription reads “TENTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP”. Presented in extremely fine condition, this coin is a lasting tribute to a landmark moment in European football.

Hosted across eight venues, the 1996 tournament brought together sixteen teams and captivated audiences worldwide, with over 1.2 million spectators attending the matches. Remembered as one of the most iconic championships in the competition’s history, Euro ’96 holds a special place in the story of the modern game.