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½ Crown - Elizabeth II 90th Birthday
2016 year| Silver (.999) plated copper-nickel | 14.6 g | 32.00 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Diameter | 32.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#87124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
North and South shields representing England and Wales with three lions passant. A lion rampant representing Scotland in the East position and to the West a harp represents Ireland. The four quadrants depict the St Edwards crown, encircled by a Latin inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOVEM DECENNIIS GLORIOSE PERACTIS
.1926.2016.
E II R
Translation: Nine decades gloriously accomplished
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (90th Birthday) 2016 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) has a unique feature - it has a special "proof" finish, which gives it a high-quality, polished look that's usually reserved for collectible coins. This finish is achieved through a labor-intensive process that involves multiple strikes of the die to create a detailed, mirror-like surface. This attention to detail makes the coin stand out and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (90th Birthday) 2016 coin.
