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5 Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Macaque; large type
| Copper-nickel | 5.65 g | 23.59 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1988-1989 |
| Value | 5 Pence (0.05 GIP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.59 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#11318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) facing left and Gibraltar candytuft (Iberis gibraltarica), denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
AA
5
Engraver: Alfred Ryman
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The famous monkey (Macaca sylvanus) originates from the African Atlas mountains and was probably brought to Gibraltar 1000 years ago by the moors. The candytuft (Iberis gibraltarica) is the national flower of the Rock.Interesting fact
The Barbary Macaque depicted on the coin is a species of monkey that is native to Gibraltar, and it's the only wild monkey population in Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Macaque; large type) 1988-1989 coin.
