2 Pounds (1967 Referendum) – Gibraltar
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum
Series: Referendum Anniversary
United Kingdom
Context
Material
References
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Numista: #159933
Value
Exchange value: 2 GIP
Inflation-adjusted value: 2.78 GIP
Obverse
Reverse
Description:
The Gibraltar government's coat of arms combines the royal arms of the United Kingdom with Gibraltar's own. The UK portion features the heraldic symbols of England, Scotland, and Ireland, topped by a crowned lion and supported by a crowned English lion and a chained Scottish unicorn. Gibraltar's portion shows a three-towered castle with a golden key, symbolizing British possession since the 1704 capture.
Inscription:
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFERENDUM
- TWO POUNDS -
- TWO POUNDS -
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Mythology> Fantastic animal |
| Animal> Feline |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Pobjoy Mint | (PM) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | PM | — |
Historical background
In 2017, Gibraltar's currency situation remained defined by its longstanding and pragmatic use of Sterling (£) as its sole official currency, a status unchanged since the 1890s. As a British Overseas Territory, its economy is deeply integrated with the United Kingdom, making Sterling the logical choice for monetary stability and trade. However, Gibraltar retains the right to issue its own banknotes and coins, which are denominated in pounds sterling and circulate alongside Bank of England and Scottish notes at parity. These distinctive Gibraltar notes are legal tender only within the territory, symbolizing a degree of fiscal identity while being fully backed by Sterling reserves held at the Bank of England.
The year was particularly significant due to the unfolding implications of the UK's 2016 vote to leave the European Union ("Brexit"). Gibraltar, which had voted overwhelmingly to remain, faced considerable economic uncertainty, with the future of its financial services and online gaming sectors heavily dependent on EU passporting rights and cross-border fluidity with Spain. While the currency itself was not under immediate threat, the value and stability of the Pound Sterling were subject to wider Brexit-induced volatility. This created a climate of cautious monitoring, as Gibraltar's government sought assurances that any future UK-EU agreement would protect its economic model and, by extension, the purchasing power of its Sterling.
Consequently, 2017 was a year of strategic positioning rather than monetary change. The Gibraltar government consistently affirmed its commitment to Sterling, ruling out any adoption of alternative currencies like the Euro, and focused its efforts on securing a favourable post-Brexit arrangement. The currency situation thus reflected a dual reality: unwavering domestic stability in the day-to-day use of Gibraltar-issued Sterling, set against a backdrop of profound external economic and political negotiations that would determine the territory's future prosperity.
The year was particularly significant due to the unfolding implications of the UK's 2016 vote to leave the European Union ("Brexit"). Gibraltar, which had voted overwhelmingly to remain, faced considerable economic uncertainty, with the future of its financial services and online gaming sectors heavily dependent on EU passporting rights and cross-border fluidity with Spain. While the currency itself was not under immediate threat, the value and stability of the Pound Sterling were subject to wider Brexit-induced volatility. This created a climate of cautious monitoring, as Gibraltar's government sought assurances that any future UK-EU agreement would protect its economic model and, by extension, the purchasing power of its Sterling.
Consequently, 2017 was a year of strategic positioning rather than monetary change. The Gibraltar government consistently affirmed its commitment to Sterling, ruling out any adoption of alternative currencies like the Euro, and focused its efforts on securing a favourable post-Brexit arrangement. The currency situation thus reflected a dual reality: unwavering domestic stability in the day-to-day use of Gibraltar-issued Sterling, set against a backdrop of profound external economic and political negotiations that would determine the territory's future prosperity.
Series: Referendum Anniversary
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