© coinsgibraltar
© coinsgibraltar
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 70th Birthday
1996 year| Virenium | 20.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Virenium |
| Weight | 20.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#31541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Monogram and castle within ribbon
NOTE: Mintmark lower right among ribbon
Script: Latin
Lettering:
70th BIRTHDAY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
E II R
AA
5
·POUNDS·
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (70th Birthday) 1996 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) made of Virenium weighing 20.1 g is a unique and rare coin that features a special commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II's 70th birthday. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. The use of Virenium, a rare and distinctive metal, adds to the coin's exclusivity and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (70th Birthday) 1996 coin.
