5 Guineas - Elizabeth II (200th Ann. of the 1816 recoinage) 2016 front 5 Guineas - Elizabeth II (200th Ann. of the 1816 recoinage) 2016 back
5 Guineas - Elizabeth II (200th Ann. of the 1816 recoinage) 2016 photo
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5 Guineas - Elizabeth II 200th Ann. of the 1816 recoinage

2016 year
Gold (.916) (Au 91,6% / Ag 8,4%) 41.75 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Guineas 5.25 GIP = USD 6.88
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.916) (Au 91,6% / Ag 8,4%)
Weight
41.75 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#423584
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Four crowned shields, legend arround

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE GREAT RECOINAGE
1816 FIVE GUINEAS 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 this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1816 recoinage of the British currency, which was a significant event in the history of British numismatics. The 1816 recoinage introduced new coinage that was based on the gold standard, which replaced the previous silver-based currency. The 5 Guineas coin issued in 2016, therefore, serves as a tribute to this historic event and highlights the enduring legacy of the British monetary system.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  99 - - - - - -

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