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© 69smc
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Chinstrap Penguin
2020 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| 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 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A single adult Chinstrap Penguin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHINSTRAP PENGUIN
DA
FIFTY PENCE
Edge
Plain
Comment
With an estimated population of around eight million pairs and living in colonies of over 100,000 pairs in some islands, the Chinstrap penguin is probably the most abundant penguin in the region. Named after the band of dark feathers under the chin which looks like a strap keeping their hat on, they nest on ice-free slopes where they form a strong pair bond returning each year to the same nesting site with the same partner.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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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