Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Silver Proof (1998)
Circulating version: 1998 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF
| Country | Guernsey |
| Year | 1998 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 15,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 28.280g · 0.8410 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY IRB 1998
Three Spitfires and an oval crest
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE FIVE POUNDS
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The 1998 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF – Silver Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 92.5% gold. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Three Spitfires and an oval crest.
15,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1998 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1998 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £2,629 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1998 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1998 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF, not the coin found in change. At 28.28g of 92.5% gold it is heavier than the 27.9g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1998 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (92.5% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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