5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Macaque; smaller bust) 2012-2013 front 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Macaque; smaller bust) 2012-2013 back
5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Macaque; smaller bust) 2012-2013 photo
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5 Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Macaque; smaller bust

 
Copper-nickel 3.25 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2012-2013
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
References
Numista
N#51016
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Barbary macaque, denomination. The famous monkey (Macaca sylvanus) originates fron the African Atlas mountains and was probably brought to Gibraltar 1000 yrs ago by the moors. NOTE: Type 2 has number on top, lettering below ape.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FIVE PENCE

Engraver: Alfred Ryman

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Barbary Macaque featured on the 5 Pence coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is actually a species of monkey that is native to the region. It's a unique and interesting choice for a coin design, especially since it's not a typical symbol associated with British currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  - - - - - -
2013  - - - - - -

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; smaller bust) 2012-2013 coin.