Gibraltar 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower (1991)
Circulating version: 1991 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1991 |
| Denomination | 5 Crowns |
| Face value | £1.25 |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (999/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 155.500g · 4.9944 t oz |
| Diameter | 65.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR · 1991 RDM PM
Discus Thrower
XXV OLYMPIAD·BARCELONA 5 ·CROWN·
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The 1991 Gibraltar 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower is a collector 5 crowns coin, struck in 99.9% silver. It weighs 155.5g and measures 65mm across. Reverse design: Discus Thrower.
1,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1991 Gibraltar 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower worth?
No verified sale of the 1991 Gibraltar 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £209 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1991 Gibraltar 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1991 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower, not the coin found in change. At 155.5g of 99.9% silver it is heavier than the 28.47g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1991 Gibraltar 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower?
Check the weight 155.5g and diameter 65mm and the metal (99.9% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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