Obverse © Dangravy
Obverse © Dangravy
50 Pence - Elizabeth II King Penguin - Coloured
2018 year| Copper-nickel (diamond finish) | 8.00 g | 27.30 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 FKP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (diamond finish) |
| Weight | 8.00 g |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
The coin features a head shot of a King penguin shown in glorious colour which really highlights the broad cheek patch contrasting with surrounding dark feathers and yellow-orange colour at the top of the chest that they are known for.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KING PENGUIN
FIFTY PENCE
Engraver: Pobjoy Mint
Comment
The king penguin is the second largest penguin species in the world with an overall population estimated at 1.2 million. In the Falkland Islands, there are more than 1,000 breeding adults and over 500 chicks are raised each year. Juveniles are covered in brown fluffy plumage and often appear larger than their parents. It is thought that the Falklands king penguin population expansion may be due to overcrowding further south at South Georgia.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a coloured image of a King Penguin, which is a species of penguin that is native to the Falkland Islands. The coin's design is meant to showcase the unique wildlife of the islands, and the coloured finish gives the coin a distinctive and eye-catching appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) - Coloured 2018 coin.
