1.5 Euro Gorilla

2022 year


Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)	15 g	33 mm

Description

Issuer	Spain
King	Felipe VI (2014-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2022
Value	1.5 Euro 1.50 EUR = USD 1.65
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Weight	15 g
Diameter	33 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled, Coloured
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#348789
Rarity index	93%

Reverse

On the outside part of the the reverse (common to all the coins), floral designs and animal tracks.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANIMALES EN PELIGRO DE EXTINCIÓN
1,5 EURO
M

Translation: Endangered Animals

Edge

Plain

Comment

There are two species of gorillas, the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and the eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei), with two subspecies each. With 97-98% of their DNA identical to that of humans, they are, after chimpanzees, the most similar to humans.
Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 200 kg. They are known as "silverbacks". Standing on two legs, they are about 1.70 m tall. They usually move on all four limbs, the forelimbs being much longer than the hind limbs, using their fists as footholds when walking. These huge primates are endowed with great strength compared to humans, and have virtually no natural predators. Their diet is almost strictly vegetarian, eating all kinds of plants and fruits from the jungles and forests of Equatorial Africa, their only home.
In 1983, the American zoologist Dian Fossey published the famous book Gorillas in the Mist, in which she recounts her relationship with gorillas after many years of study and coexistence, helping to raise public awareness of the need to protect these great apes, and helping to demystify the supposed violent nature of gorillas.
It is estimated that 80% of existing gorillas live outside protected areas, making them extremely vulnerable to human activities. The gorilla population is estimated to be declining by approximately 2.7% each year, making these large primates endangered. Illegal logging of the forests where gorillas live and poaching for the gorilla meat trade or capture to supply young gorillas to zoos or research centres are just some of the factors threatening the species.

Interesting fact

The 1.5 Euro Gorilla coin from Spain features a unique design, showcasing a gorilla in a natural habitat, surrounded by lush greenery. The coin's obverse side features the coin's denomination and the country's coat of arms. The reverse side features the gorilla design, created by Spanish artist, P.M. de Alarcón. The coin's copper-nickel composition gives it a distinctive color and durability, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2022 M	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1.5 Euro (Gorilla) 2022 coin.