Gibraltar ½ Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha (1996)
Circulating version: 1996 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1996 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (1000/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.550g · 0.4999 t oz |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR · 1996 RDM PM
Lord Buddha seated facing
LORD BUDDHA 1/2 CROWN
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The 1996 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha is a collector ½ crown coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 15.55g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Lord Buddha seated facing.
5,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1996 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha worth?
No verified sale of the 1996 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,546 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1996 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1996 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha, not the coin found in change. At 15.55g 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 1996 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha?
Check the weight 15.55g and diameter 30mm and the metal (99.99% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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