Commemorating the 10th European Football Championship hosted by England.   The coin is made of single metal, based on the design of the historic 'double soverign' and became known as the 'gold £2 coin.' This is the final commemorative gold £2 coin issued prior to bi-metallic £2 coins entering circulation in 1997. 
 
*This coin is not in general circulation*
 
Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf Portrait
Reverse: depicting the year 1996 in the centre of the coin stylised to resemble a football, with 16 dots represenitng the competing nations  (designed by John Mills).