No Such Coin: The 1972 Gibraltar 25 New Pence Doesn't Exist

There is no 1972 Gibraltar 25 New Pence coin. The facts:

• "New Pence" denomination introduced in UK/Gibraltar with decimalization on 15 February 1971.
• Gibraltar's first decimal coins (1971): ½, 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 New Pence. No 25 New Pence.
• 25 New Pence (crown-sized commemorative) first issued by Gibraltar in 1988 (Tercentenary of 1688 Glorious Revolution).
• 1972 UK crown: 25 New Pence issued for Silver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II — but not by Gibraltar.

What You Might Have

Gibraltar Numismatics Basics

• Own coinage since 1802 (tokens), official decimal since 1971.
• Pegged 1:1 to GBP; not legal tender in UK.
• Commemoratives frequent: wildlife, history, royal events, EU/Commonwealth themes.

If You Have a 1972 Gibraltar Coin

It's likely a 1972 proof set (½, 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 New Pence) or a 1972 50 New Pence (first year of circulating 50p). Check denomination, metal, mintage. Values: proof sets ~£15–30; circulating 50p ~face value unless high grade.