Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arrival of Commodore Nelson Silver Proof (1997)
Circulating version: 1997 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Bicentennial Arrival of Commodore Nelson
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1997 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 23.500g · 0.6989 t oz |
| Diameter | 36.1mm |
| Thickness | 3.00mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing couped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR · 1997 RDM PM
Ship in full sail, heading towards Gibraltar, with cameo of Nelson to upper left. Value below.
· BICENTENNIAL OF THE ARRIVAL OF COMMODORE NELSON · 5 POUNDS
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1997 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arrival of Commodore Nelson – Silver Proof
The 1997 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arrival of Commodore Nelson – Silver Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 23.5g and measures 36.1mm across. Reverse design: Ship in full sail, heading towards Gibraltar, with cameo of Nelson to upper left. Value below.
5,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1997 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arrival of Commodore Nelson – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1997 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arrival of Commodore Nelson – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £29.31 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1997 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arrival of Commodore Nelson – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1997 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Bicentennial Arrival of Commodore Nelson, not the coin found in change. At 23.5g of 92.5% silver it is heavier than the 20g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1997 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arrival of Commodore Nelson – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 23.5g and diameter 36.1mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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