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© Dangravy
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Southern Rockhopper
| Copper-nickel | 8.00 g | 27.30 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2018-2021 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 FKP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| 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#170279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
The coin features a headshot of the Rockhopper Penguin
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROCKHOPPER PENGUIN
FIFTY PENCE
Engraver: Pobjoy Mint
Edge
Plain
Comment
The smallest and most agile penguin in the Falkland Islands, the Southern Rockhopper is easily recognisable with its straight thin yellow eyebrows with yellow plumes hanging above and behind the eyes. Unlike other breeds of penguin who get around obstacles by sliding or awkward climbing, rockhoppers will try and jump over boulders and across cracks. The breed is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature with the population declining by a third in the last three decades.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Southern Rockhopper penguin, a species that is native to the Falkland Islands. The coin's design highlights the penguin's distinctive crest and feathers, and the coin's outer rim features a pattern of waves, symbolizing the ocean that surrounds the islands. The coin's design is not only visually striking but also serves as a celebration of the Falkland Islands' unique wildlife and natural beauty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 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 (Southern Rockhopper) 2018-2021 coin.
