Gibraltar 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson (1980)
Circulating version: 1980 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1980 |
| Denomination | 50 Pounds |
| Face value | £50 |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.980g · 0.4711 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.8mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Philip Nathan |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend around, date below
GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II · 1980 ·
Head at right looking left, ship in background.
NELSON 1758-1805 FIFTY POUNDS
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The 1980 Gibraltar 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson is a collector 50 pounds coin, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 15.98g and measures 38.8mm across. Reverse design: Head at right looking left, ship in background.
5,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1980 Gibraltar 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson worth?
No verified sale of the 1980 Gibraltar 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,458 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1980 Gibraltar 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1980 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson, not the coin found in change. At 15.98g of 91.7% gold it is lighter than the 28.47g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1980 Gibraltar 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson?
Check the weight 15.98g and diameter 38.8mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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