Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater (1999)
Circulating version: 1999 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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 |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR 1999 RDM PM
Military skier
THE WORLD AT WAR OPERATION HEAVYWATER 1/5 CROWN
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The 1999 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater is a collector ⅕ crown coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Military skier.
5,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1999 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater worth?
No verified sale of the 1999 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater 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 1999 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1999 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater, not the coin found in change. At 6.22g of 99.99% gold it is lighter than the 28.28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1999 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Operation Heavywater?
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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