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5 Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Macaque; small type
| Copper-nickel | 3.25 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1990-1997 |
| 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 | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#9531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Barbary macaque and Gibraltar candytuft, denomination.
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 yrs ago by the Moors. The candytuft (Iberis Gibraltarica) is the national flower of the Rock.Interesting fact
The Barbary Macaque depicted on the 5 Pence coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is actually a species of monkey that is native to the region, and is known for its distinctive long, white-tipped tail.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1991 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1992 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1993 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 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; small type) 1990-1997 coin.
