1500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Accession of the Emperor Akihito) 1990 front 1500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Accession of the Emperor Akihito) 1990 back
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1500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Accession of the Emperor Akihito

1990 year
Gold (.9999) 70 g 466.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
1500 Pounds 1500 GIP = USD 1964
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
70 g
Diameter
466.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#347099
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nijubashi Bridge spans the moat around Imperial Palace, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ACCESSION OF 125TH EMPEROR AKIHITO
FINE 999.9 GOLD AU
1500
POUNDS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

15 oz of pure gold - this is the first coin in the World with 1500 Pounds denomination. Only 125 pieces minted.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the accession of Emperor Akihito of Japan, which is a unique and significant event in the history of Japan. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of the Emperor Akihito on the other, symbolizing the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990 PM 125 - - - - - -

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