


50 Pence - Elizabeth II Chinstrap Penguin
2020 yearCopper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2020 |
Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
Composition | Copper-nickel |
Weight | 8 g |
Diameter | 27.3 mm |
Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#218201 |
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Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
A single adult Chinstrap Penguin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHINSTRAP PENGUIN
FIFTY PENCE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Chinstrap Penguins are considered to be very social animals, and during the breeding season, are known to gather in enormous colonies onshore. In the world in 2020, there are an estimated 7 million Chinstrap Penguins.Interesting fact
The Chinstrap Penguin coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a Chinstrap Penguin on the other. Chinstrap penguins are found in large colonies in South Georgia, and the coin's design highlights the unique wildlife of the region.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2020 PM | 2750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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