© MMowiec
© MMowiec
5 Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Macaque; head with tiara
| Copper-nickel | 3.25 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1998-2003 |
| Value | 5 Pence 0.05 GIP = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#7659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Barbary macaque and Gibraltar candytuft, denomination. The famous monkey (Macaca sylvanus) originates from the African Atlas mountains and was probably brought to Gibraltar 1000 yrs ago by the moors. The candytuft (Iberis gibraltarica) is the national flower of the Rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
5
Engraver: Alfred Ryman
Edge
Milled
Comment
In 2000 the Pobjoy Mint used PMM instead of PM to celebrate the Millennium.