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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Chinstrap penguin; Coloured
2019 year| Copper-nickel (Diamond finish) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Diamond finish) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#167729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Two Chinstrap Penguins (colorized), legend above, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHINSTRAP PENGUIN
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 Antarctic 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.
The design on the coin itself features a male and female Chinstrap penguin. The Pobjoy Mint exclusive Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is shown on the obverse of the coin. The coin is available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with the penguins portrayed in colour. A special colour album, which is sold separately, has been designed to house all five coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a colored image of a Chinstrap penguin, which is a species of penguin found in the Antarctic region. The coin's design is meant to highlight the unique wildlife of the British Antarctic Territory, and the colored finish gives the coin a distinctive and eye-catching look.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 PM | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Chinstrap penguin; Coloured) 2019 coin.
