Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type Silver Proof (1990)
Circulating version: 1990 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1990 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 30,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | 1998 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.500g · 0.4610 t oz |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Rev. artist | Leslie Lindsay |
| 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 · 1990 RDM PM
Five bottlenose dolphins in a circle surround denomination
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1990 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type – Silver Proof
The 1990 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type – Silver Proof is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 15.5g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Five bottlenose dolphins in a circle surround denomination.
30,000 were struck. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1998), so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1990 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1990 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £19.33 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1990 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1990 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type, not the coin found in change. At 15.5g of 92.5% silver it is heavier than the 13.5g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1990 Gibraltar 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Dolphins - large type – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 15.5g and diameter 30mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.