Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof (1996)
Circulating version: 1996 Alderney 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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 | 38.6mm |
| 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 · 1996 RDM PM
EIIR within circular ribbon, castle with key.
· 70th BIRTHDAY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 5 POUNDS
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The 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday – Silver Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 23.5g and measures 38.6mm across. Reverse design: EIIR within circular ribbon, castle with key.
5,000 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday – 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 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1996 Alderney 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, not the coin found in change. At 23.5g of 92.5% silver it is lighter than the 28.28g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1996 Gibraltar 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 23.5g and diameter 38.6mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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