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Obverse © coinman1 (CC BY) – Reverse © C (CC BY)
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Eurofighter over map
1998 year| Virenium | 20 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Virenium |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#81427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Eurofighter flying over partial map of Europe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RAF
EUROFIGHTER
5 POUNDS
Edge
Milled with three equally spaced plain sections
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a Eurofighter jet flying over a map of Gibraltar, which is a British Overseas Territory. This design was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Queen's reign and the coin's mintage was limited to 50,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item.
