Gibraltar ½ Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear Gold Proof (1998)
Circulating version: 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 1998 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mintage | 2,500 |
| 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 |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR · 1998 RDM PM
Paddington bear wearing duffel coat and hat, carrying a suitcase with his initials on lid
PADDINGTON BEAR 999.9 Au. 1/2 oz. CROWN
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1998 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear – Gold Proof
The 1998 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear – Gold Proof is a collector ½ crown coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 15.55g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Paddington bear wearing duffel coat and hat, carrying a suitcase with his initials on lid.
2,500 were struck.
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How much is the 1998 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear – Gold Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1998 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear – Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,547 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1998 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear, 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 1998 Gibraltar Half Crown - Elizabeth II Paddington Bear – Gold Proof?
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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