5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Radio Gibraltar; Silver Proof) 1998 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Radio Gibraltar; Silver Proof) 1998 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Radio Gibraltar; Silver Proof

1998 year
Silver (.925) 23.5 g 36.1 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
Silver (.925)
Weight
23.5 g
Diameter
36.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#370267
Rarity index
100%

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

One interesting fact about the 1998 Gibraltar 5 Pounds Silver Proof coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Radio Gibraltar, the British overseas territory's national radio station. The coin's reverse side depicts a microphone and headphones, surrounded by the words "Radio Gibraltar 50th Anniversary" and the dates "1949-1999." This design was created by the renowned British coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley, and is not found on any other coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  5000 - - - - - -

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