Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas Gold Proof (1988)
Circulating version: 1988 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1988 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 250 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | 1998 |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 26.000g · 0.7657 t oz |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Edge | Plain |
| 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 · 1988 RDM PM
Head and shoulders portrait of the Three Wise Men from the biblical story of the Nativity
CHRISTMAS 50
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The 1988 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas – Gold Proof is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 26g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Head and shoulders portrait of the Three Wise Men from the biblical story of the Nativity.
250 were struck. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1998), so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1988 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas – Gold Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1988 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas – Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £2,370 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1988 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1988 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas, not the coin found in change. At 26g of 91.6% gold it is heavier than the 13.5g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1988 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas – Gold Proof?
Check the weight 26g and diameter 30mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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