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50 Pence - Elizabeth II King Penguin
| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2017-2021 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 FKP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#131236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
King Penguin feeding chick
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KING PENGUIN
FIFTY PENCE
Edge
Plain
Comment
On 2017, 950 of these coins were sold in sets (four species of Penguin) straight from the mint, but in circulation quality.250 coins were sent for circulation in the Falkland Islands. making these technically "circulating commemoratives".
This coin is uncoloured ; the coloured versions issued earlier in the year were not intended for circulation and are numismatic products rather than circulating commemoratives.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Falkland Islands' 50p coin featuring King Penguin is that it's the first coin in the history of the Falkland Islands to feature a penguin species. The coin was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the King Penguin's reign and features an image of the penguin on the reverse side, with Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The coin's design was created by local artist and conservationist, Dr. Mike Bingham.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 AA | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2021 AA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (King Penguin) 2017-2021 coin.
