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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Ape
Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 2014-2016 |
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 | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#71339 |
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Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Barbary macaque above the denomination in words and in numerals below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
50
Edge
Plain
Comment
The famous monkey (Macaca Sylvanus) originates from the African Atlas Mountains and was probably brought to Gibraltar 1,000 years ago by the Moors.Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring the Barbary Ape, which is native to Gibraltar, was the first coin to be released in a new series of coins celebrating the wildlife of the British Overseas Territories.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2014 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2015 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Barbary Ape) 2014-2016 coin.