Isle of Man ½ Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Koala (1988)
Circulating version: 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Koala
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1988 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mintage | 7,500 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.948) |
| Weight | 16.400g |
| Diameter | 32.3mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative highly-collectable |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, incused legend and date around
ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN • 1988 PM RDM
Koala bear in tree, soldiers with Unione Jack flag and ship in background.
1788 BICENTENARY OF AUSTRALIA 1988 SYDNEY COVE FINE GOLD 1/2 OUNCE CROWN
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The 1988 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Koala is a collector ½ crown coin, struck in gold (.948). It weighs 16.4g and measures 32.25mm across. Reverse design: Koala bear in tree, soldiers with Unione Jack flag and ship in background.
7,500 were struck.
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How much is the 1988 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Koala worth?
No verified sale of the 1988 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Koala has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £1,648 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1988 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Koala different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Koala, not the coin found in change. At 16.4g of gold (.948) it is lighter than the 28.47g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1988 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Australia - Koala?
Check the weight 16.4g and diameter 32.25mm and the metal (gold (.948)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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