Obverse © Dangravy
Obverse © Dangravy
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Macaroni 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, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
The coin features a headshot of a Macaroni penguin which is shown in glorious colour which really highlights the most distinctive feature of this breed – the golden crests which start at the centre of the forehead and then sweep above the eyes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MACARONI PENGUIN
FIFTY PENCE
Engraver: Pobjoy Mint
Comment
Found in the Sub Antarctic to the Antarctic peninsula, the Macaroni is one of the six species of crested penguins. The Macaroni Penguin has the largest population of all penguins, but in the Falklands occur in very small numbers and best amongst Rockhopper colonies in the Islands. Like all penguins it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine lifestyle.It exists an Error / Mule coin made from the obverse of an Gibraltar 50 Pence coin with the reverse of a Falkland Islands 50 Pence coin. .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique colorized design of a Macaroni Penguin, which is not a common feature in coins. The colorized design adds an extra layer of beauty and collectibility to the coin, making it stand out from other coins.
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 (Macaroni Penguin; Coloured) 2018 coin.
