25 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Ape; Silver Proof) 1971 front 25 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Ape; Silver Proof) 1971 back
25 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Ape; Silver Proof) 1971 photo
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25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Ape; Silver Proof

1971 year
Silver (.500) 28.28 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1971
Value
25 Pence 0.25 GIP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#47714
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Barbary ape left, denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· GIBRALTAR ·
25 NEW PENCE

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Of the total mintage, 10,920 were minted in 1971 and 2,630 were minted in 1972.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1971 Gibraltar 25 New Pence coin featuring Elizabeth II and the Barbary Ape is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  20000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Ape; Silver Proof) 1971 coin.