⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Figure Skaters) 1998 front ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Figure Skaters) 1998 back
⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Figure Skaters) 1998 photo
© Pobjoy Mint Ltd.

⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Figure Skaters

1998 year
Gold (.9999) 6.22 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
⅕ Crown
Currency
Crown (1970-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
6.22 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#387734
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Figure skaters below flames

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WINTER OLYMPICS · NAGANO
Au 999.9
1/5 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued by Pobjoy Mint - below scan of their News magazine:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1998 Isle of Man Elizabeth II (Figure Skaters) ⅕ Crown coin is that it features a unique design depicting two figure skaters in motion, with one skater leaping over the other. This design was created by sculptor and coin designer, John M. L. Mills, and it is considered one of the most iconic and sought-after coin designs in the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Figure Skaters) 1998 coin.