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50 Pounds (Lord Horatio Nelson's death) – Gibraltar

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 175th anniversary of the death of Lord Horatio Nelson

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1980

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Gibraltar

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 12,500

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 15.98 g

Gold weight: 14.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #13

Numista: #368750

Value

Exchange value: 50 GIP

Bullion value: $2447.03

Inflation-adjusted value: 323.23 GIP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, with legend surrounding and date beneath.

Inscription:

GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II

· 1980 ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Right-facing head, ship behind.

Inscription:

NELSON 1758-1805

FIFTY POUNDS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	7,500	BU
1980	—	5,000	Proof

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