⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (The year of the Rabbit; Peter Rabbit; Gold Proof) 1999 front ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (The year of the Rabbit; Peter Rabbit; Gold Proof) 1999 back
⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (The year of the Rabbit; Peter Rabbit; Gold Proof) 1999 photo
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⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II The year of the Rabbit; Peter Rabbit; Gold Proof

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#391209
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Peter Rabbit reading sparrow, bird on left.
With chinese characters

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
1999 THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT
PETER RABBIT
999.9
Au. 1/5 oz.
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Chinese characters on this version.

 

Krauze catalogues lists 2 versions (with Chinese characters and without) for each denomination. There is no proof that each value was produced in both versions.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Peter Rabbit, a character from Beatrix Potter's children's books, on its reverse side. This design was created specifically for this coin and is not found on any other coin. Additionally, the coin's gold content and proof finish make it a highly collectible and valuable item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  3500 - - - - - -

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 (The year of the Rabbit; Peter Rabbit; Gold Proof) 1999 coin.