½ Crown - Elizabeth II Lord Buddha
1996 year| Gold (.9999) | 15.55 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#367422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lord Buddha seated facing
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LORD BUDDHA
1/2
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Gibraltar ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (Lord Buddha) gold coin is that it features an image of Lord Buddha on the reverse side, which is a unique departure from the traditional depiction of Queen Elizabeth II on British coins. This design choice was made to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the birth of Buddha and reflects the cultural and religious diversity of Gibraltar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 PM | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Lord Buddha) 1996 coin.
