50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Gentoo Penguin-coloured) 2017 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Gentoo Penguin-coloured) 2017 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Gentoo Penguin-coloured) 2017 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Gentoo Penguin-coloured

2017 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
50 Pence 0.50 FKP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#117679
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Gentoo penguin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GENTOO PENGUIN
FIFTY PENCE

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Issued as part of a 4 Coins series by the Falkland Islands government.

Interesting fact

The Gentoo Penguin-colored 50 Pence coin from the Falkland Islands features a unique design that showcases the island's wildlife, with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and an image of a Gentoo penguin on the reverse.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  7500 - - - - - -

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