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5 Pounds Last Voyage of Britannia
1997 yearVirenium | 20.1 g | 36 mm |
Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
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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 |
Numista | N#166916 |
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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.