Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Legend of King Arthur Gold (1996)
Circulating version: 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Legend of King Arthur
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1996 |
| Denomination | ⅕ Crown |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 6.220g |
| 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 ISLE OF MAN · 1996 RDM PM
King Arthur with Orb and Sword
THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR · KING ARTHUR 999.9 Au 1/5 CROWN
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The 1996 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Legend of King Arthur – Gold is a collector ⅕ crown coin, struck in gold (.9999). It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: King Arthur with Orb and Sword.
5,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1996 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Legend of King Arthur – Gold worth?
No verified sale of the 1996 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Legend of King Arthur – Gold has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £625 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1996 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Legend of King Arthur – Gold different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Legend of King Arthur, not the coin found in change. At 6.22g of gold (.9999) it is lighter than the 28.28g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1996 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Legend of King Arthur – Gold?
Check the weight 6.22g and diameter 22mm and the metal (gold (.9999)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.