25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Ape

€20,105.00
IssuerGibraltar
Year1971
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value25 Pence (0.25 GIP)
CurrencyPound (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Arnold Machin
Reverse: Christopher Ironside
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#5
Obverse descriptionRight facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the ` Girls of Great Britain and Ireland ` Tiara, legend around, date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA 1971
Reverse descriptionMacaque Barbary Ape in Sitting Pose
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· GIBRALTAR · 25 NEW PENCE
EdgeReeded
MintRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United
Kingdom (1968-date)
Mintage1971  - - 75 000
Catalog ID7218830370
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