Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Queen on horseback (1997)
Circulating version: 1997 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Queen on Horseback
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1997 |
| Denomination | ⅕ Crown |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 3,500 |
| 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 1997 RDM PM
Queen Elizabeth seated on horseback with the Rock of Gibraltar in background
BIRTHDAY OD H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1/5 CROWN
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The 1997 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Queen on horseback is a collector ⅕ crown coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Queen Elizabeth seated on horseback with the Rock of Gibraltar in background.
3,500 were struck.
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How much is the 1997 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Queen on horseback worth?
No verified sale of the 1997 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Queen on horseback 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 1997 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Queen on horseback different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1997 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Queen on Horseback, 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 1997 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Queen on horseback?
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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