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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2018 Barbary Ape - Coloured
2018 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GIP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#141999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Coloured image of Barbary Ape above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BARBARY APE
50
Comment
A popular belief holds that as long as the Gibraltar Barbary macaques exist in Gibraltar, the territory will remain British. Another story links Gibraltar to Africa by a subterranean passage which begins at Lower St. Michael's Cave in Gibraltar, passes under the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Gibraltar Barbary macaques entered The Rock from Morocco this way.Interesting fact
The 2018 Barbary Ape - Coloured 50p coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that showcases the Barbary macaque, a species of monkey that is native to the region. The coin's design also includes a depiction of the famous Rock of Gibraltar in the background, adding to its cultural significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 PM | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2018 Barbary Ape - Coloured) 2018 coin.
