© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Guinea - Elizabeth II 200th Ann. of the 1816 recoinage
2016 year| Gold (.916) (Au 91,6% / Ag 8,4%) | 8.35 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1 Guinea 1.05 GIP = USD 1.38 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (Au 91,6% / Ag 8,4%) |
| Weight | 8.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#423582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield, legend arround
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE GREAT RECOINAGE
1816 ONE GUINEA 2016
Edge
Interrupted reeded
Comment
According the Gibraltar law, the 1 Guinea has a face value of £1.05.
Coin issued in a set:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guinea - Elizabeth II (200th Ann. of the 1816 recoinage) 2016 from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) coin is that it has a unique gold composition of 91.6% gold (Au 91,6%) and 8.4% silver (Ag 8,4%), which is different from the traditional gold coins that are made of 24K gold (99.9% Au). This coin's gold composition is similar to the gold coins issued by the Royal Mint in the 1816 recoinage, which were made of 22K gold (91.6% Au, 8.4% Ag). This coin's unique gold composition is a nod to the historical 1816 recoinage and adds to its numismatic significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Guinea - Elizabeth II (200th Ann. of the 1816 recoinage) 2016 coin.
