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3 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
1966 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 5.2 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1965-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1966-1971) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Double-spurred francolin, denomination above
Binomial Name: Francolinus bicalcaratus
Script: Latin
Lettering: 3 PENCE
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Comment
The double-spurred spurfowl (Pternistis bicalcaratus) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. Like most spurfowls, it is restricted to Africa. It is a resident breeder in tropical west Africa, with it’s range including all of the The Gambia.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1966 from The Gambia is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, replacing the image of Queen Elizabeth I that had been used on Gambian coins since 1962. This change was made to reflect the country's shift towards a more modern and independent identity, as The Gambia had gained independence from British colonial rule in 1965.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 6600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1966 coin.
