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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Radio Gibraltar
1998 year| Virenium | 20.1 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 | 20.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#121557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Head with headphones on to left, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
40th ANNIVERSARY OF RADIO GIBRALTAR
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
5 POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was the first coin to be made of Virenium, a unique alloy that is a combination of copper, nickel, and zinc. This alloy was specifically designed to have a silver-like appearance but with improved durability and resistance to corrosion. The use of Virenium in this coin was a pioneering effort in the field of coinage and set a new standard for the production of commemorative coins.
