5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Charles-50th Birthday) 1998 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Charles-50th Birthday) 1998 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Charles-50th Birthday) 1998 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Charles-50th Birthday

1998 year
Virenium 20 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating 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
References
Numista
N#81429
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Busts of Prince Charles with Busts of Princes William and Harry

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50th Birthday of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales
5 Pounds

Edge

Milled with three plain section equally spaced

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Prince Charles' 50th birthday, which is a significant milestone for the British royal family.