Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raid Gold Proof (2005)
Circulating version: 2005 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raids
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 2005 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 200 |
| Mint | Tower Mint · London |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 39.940g · 1.1771 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Rev. artist | David Cornell |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR 2005 RDM
Avro Lancaster Dropping roller bombs on a dam in the Ruhr river.
DAMBUSTER RAID FIVE POUNDS
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The 2005 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raid – Gold Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 39.94g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Avro Lancaster Dropping roller bombs on a dam in the Ruhr river.
200 were struck.
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How much is the 2005 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raid – Gold Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 2005 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raid – Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £3,643 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2005 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raid – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2005 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raids, not the coin found in change. At 39.94g of 91.67% gold it is heavier than the 28.28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2005 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raid – Gold Proof?
Check the weight 39.94g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.