5 Pounds (Last Voyage of Britannia) 1997 front 5 Pounds (Last Voyage of Britannia) 1997 back
5 Pounds (Last Voyage of Britannia) 1997 photo
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5 Pounds Last Voyage of Britannia

1997 year
Virenium 20.1 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.54
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
References
Numista
N#166916
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Ship sailing past Gibraltar

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LAST VOYAGE OF BRITANNIA
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Alternating plain and milled

Interesting fact

The Last Voyage of Britannia coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that showcases the famous ship, HMS Britannia, in its final voyage. The coin's design is surrounded by a decorative border, adding to its collectibility and numismatic value.