Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Speed skater (1998)
Circulating version: 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Speed skater
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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 1998 RDM PM
Speed skater and Bullet Train
WINTER OLYMPICS JAPAN 999.9 Au. 1/5 oz. CROWN
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The 1998 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Speed skater is a collector ⅕ crown coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Speed skater and Bullet Train.
5,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1998 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Speed skater worth?
No verified sale of the 1998 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Speed skater 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 1998 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Speed skater different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Speed skater, 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 1998 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Speed skater?
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.