GIBRALTAR coins - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Monetary unit: Gibraltarian pound sterling = 100 pence.
Gibraltar is a port city in the south of the Iberian Peninsula near the Strait of Gibraltar, owned by Great Britain.
Circulation Coins of Gibraltar: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 pence; 1 lb.
Banknotes in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 GB pounds. Issuing Bank - The Government of Gibraltar.
Initially, the British currency was used in Gibraltar, but since 1927 Gibraltar has been issuing its own banknotes, and since 1988 - coins.
Since Gibraltar is part of the UK, its currency rate is equal to the rate of the pound sterling.
Coins in circulation:
1 penny Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 1990. Reverse: Barbarian partridge; on top - denomination in figure. At the bottom, in a semicircle - face value in words: ONE PENNY.
1990 Bronze. Diameter - 20.50 mm. The weight - 3.57 g. Smooth edge. Obverse designer - Rafael McLough, reverse - Alfred Ryman.
This type of coin was produced in 1988 - 1995
In 1995, a new type of this Bronze Clad Steel Coin (Diameter - 20.29 mm., The weight - 3.56), produced in 1995 - 2003
2 pence Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 1992. Reverse: In the center is a lighthouse; on the right - denomination in figure, at the top in a semicircle - denomination in words: TWO PENCE.
1992 Bronze. Diameter - 25.83 mm. The weight - 7.15 g. Smooth edge. Obverse designer - Rafael McLough, reverse - Alfred Ryman.
This type of coin was produced in 1988 - 1995
In 1995-1997, Bronze-clad Steel Coins (Diameter - 26 mm).
In 1998-2001, Bronze-clad Steel Coins (Diameter 25.4 mm.).
2 pence Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 2001. Reverse: In the center is a lighthouse; on the right - denomination in figure, at the top in a semicircle - denomination in words: TWO PENCE.
2001 Bronze-clad iron. Diameter - 25.40 mm. The weight - 7.04 g. Smooth edge. Obverse designer - Ian Rank Broadley, reverse - Alfred Ryman.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2001
5 pence Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 2001. Reverse: In the center is a barbarian monkey; below - the denomination in figure. Above - denomination in a semicircle: FIVE PENCE.
2001 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 18.00 mm. The weight - 3.27 g. Corrugated edge.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2001 Obverse designer - Ten Rank Broadley, reverse - Alfred Ryman.
In 1990 - 2000, a coin of this type was issued with the second type of the Queen's portrait and similar technical characteristics.
In 1998 - 1990, a 5p coin was issued with the second type of portrait of the Queen, Diameter ohm 23.6 mm. and weighing 3.24 years
10 pence Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 1994. Reverse: Moorish castle; on the left - denomination in figure, on top - denomination in a semicircle: TEN PENCE.
1994 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 24.50 mm. The weight - 6.50 g. Corrugated edge. Obverse designer - Rafael McLough, reverse - Alfred Rayman.
This type of coin has been in circulation since 1994
10 pence Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 1994. Reverse: In the center - the symbolic designation of Gibraltar as a European port. Below - the denomination in number 10, the inscription on the left: EURО, on the right - PORT. In a circle - 12 stars of the European Union.
1996 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 24.50 mm. The weight - 6.50 g. Corrugated edge. Obverse designer - Rafael McLough.
This type of coin was produced in 1992 - 1997
10 pence Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 1998. Reverse: In the center - the symbolic designation of Gibraltar as a European port. Below - the denomination in number 10, the inscription on the left: EURО, on the right - PORT. In a circle - 12 stars of the European Union.
1998 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 24.50 mm. The weight - 6.50 g. Corrugated edge. Obverse designer - Ian Rank Broadley.
This type of coin was produced in 1998 - 2001
20 pence Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 2001. Reverse:In the center - the image of the Mother of God with the child on the throne, below - the denomination in number. Semicircular inscription: OUR LADY (left), OF EUROPA (right). At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular denomination: TWENTY PENCE.
2001 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 21.40 mm. The weight - 5.00 g. Smooth edge. Obverse designer - Ian Rank Broadley, reverse - Alfred Ryman.
This type of coin was produced in 1998 - 2001
In 1998 - 1997, a coin of a similar design was issued, but with a second type of portrait of the queen.
50 pence Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Text around: ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR 1997. Reverse: Denomination of the denomination by a figure in a circle of five dolphins.
1997 Heptagonal coin. Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 27.30 mm. The weight –8.00. The edge is smooth. Obverse designer - Raphael McLough, reverse - Leslie Lindsay.
Coin of this type in circulation since 1997
in 1990 - 1997, a coin of a similar design was issued, but of a larger size (Diameter - 30 mm., The weight - 13.40 year).
1 pound Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 1988. Reverse: In the center - the coat of arms of Gibraltar - a fortress and keys. At the top, in a semicircle - denomination designation: ONE POUND.
1988 Brass-Nickel Alloy. Diameter - 22.00 mm. The weight - 9.50 g. Corrugated edge. Obverse designer - Rafael McLough, reverse - Alfred Rayman.
This type of coin was produced in 1988 - 1997
1 pound Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (so-called third type). Text around: GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II 1998. Reverse: In the center - the coat of arms of Gibraltar - a fortress and keys. At the top, in a semicircle - denomination designation: ONE POUND.
1998 Brass-Nickel Alloy. Diameter - 22.00 mm. The weight - 9.50 g. Corrugated edge. Obverse designer - Ian Rank Broadley, reverse - Alfred Ryman.
This type of coin was produced in 1998 - 2002
