50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Chinstrap Penguin) 2020 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Chinstrap Penguin) 2020 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Chinstrap Penguin) 2020 photo

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Chinstrap Penguin

2020 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories)
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
References
Numista
N#218201
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
2020 PM 2750 - - - - - -

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