⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (King Canute) 1999 front ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (King Canute) 1999 back
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⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II King Canute

1999 year
Gold (.9999) 6.22 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
⅕ Crown (1⁄20)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-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#391783
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Portrait of King Canute

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· KING CANUTE · 1016-1035 ·
1/5
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Part of new series of British Kings & Queens - screenshot from Pobjoy Mint Priority Collectors News, edition 1999:

Interesting fact

The 1999 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (King Canute) gold coin features an image of King Canute, a Viking king who ruled England in the 11th century, on its reverse side. This design was chosen to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of Canute's reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  5000 - - - - - -

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