© 69smc
© 69smc
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Red Colobus Monkey; Coloured
2018 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GIP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| 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#183667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Coloured image of a Red Colobus Monkey above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RED COLOBUS MONKEY
50
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Red Colobus monkey can be found in Western, Central and Eastern Africa are tree-dwelling and specialised herbivores that are active during the day. They live in groups of up to 100 individuals and are social animals like most primates. They have special calls that communicate different messages used for warning of danger and also for mating.The diet of the Red Colobus is made up mainly of leaves from over 60 different varieties of trees and plants. Most animals are unable to access the nutrition in leaves because they cannot digest them but Red Colobus monkeys have a large four-chambered stomach filled with beneficial bacteria which allows them to digest the cellulose filled leaves.
It has been reported that Red Colobus monkeys are probably the most threatened taxonomic group of primates in Africa as they are highly sensitive to habitat destruction and hunting.
Interesting fact
The 50 Pence coin featuring Elizabeth II (Red Colobus Monkey; Coloured) from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) made of Copper-nickel weighing 8g is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors.
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 (Red Colobus Monkey; Coloured) 2018 coin.
