5 Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Macaque, smaller bust

€51,016.00
IssuerGibraltar
Year2012-2013
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Pence
CurrencyPound (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight3.25 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse: Alfred Ryman
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1101, Schön#1458
Obverse descriptionRight facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II QUEEN OF GIBRALTAR 2012
Reverse descriptionBarbary macaque, denomination. The famous monkey (Macaca sylvanus) originates fron the African Atlas mountains and was probably brought to Gibraltar 1000 yrs ago by the moors. NOTE: Type 2 has number on top, lettering below ape.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 FIVE PENCE
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2012  - -
2013  - -
Catalog ID6143066410
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