Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Centennial of the Olympics Gold Proof (1996)
Circulating version: 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Centennial of the Olympics
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1996 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 850 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 39.830g · 1.1730 t oz |
| Diameter | 36.1mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative highly-collectable |
Right facing couped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR · 1996 RDM PM
Zeus on Throne, 14 various athletes flank
CENTENNIAL OLYMPICS 5 POUNDS
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The 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Centennial of the Olympics – Gold Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 39.83g and measures 36.1mm across. Reverse design: Zeus on Throne, 14 various athletes flank.
850 were struck.
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How much is the 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Centennial of the Olympics – Gold Proof worth?
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How is the 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Centennial of the Olympics – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Centennial of the Olympics, not the coin found in change. At 39.83g of 91.6% gold it is heavier than the 20.1g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Centennial of the Olympics – Gold Proof?
Check the weight 39.83g and diameter 36.1mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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