Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower Gold Proof (1991–1992)
Circulating version: 1991 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1991–1992 |
| Denomination | ⅕ Crown |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (1000/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 6.220g · 0.2000 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR · 1991 RDM PM
Discus thrower
XXV OLYMPIAD · BARCELONA 1/5 CROWN
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The 1991 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower – Gold Proof is a collector ⅕ crown coin issued from 1991 to 1992, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Discus thrower.
A mintage of 5,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
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How much is the 1991 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower – Gold Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1991 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower – Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £619 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1991 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1991 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower, not the coin found in change. At 6.22g of 99.99% gold it is lighter than the 28.47g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1991 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower – Gold Proof?
Check the weight 6.22g and diameter 22mm and the metal (99.99% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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