50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Ape) 2014-2016 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Ape) 2014-2016 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Barbary Ape) 2014-2016 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Ape

 
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
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
References
Numista
N#71339
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
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.