5 Pence - Elizabeth II Barbary Macaque, bigger bust

€2.00
IssuerGibraltar
Year2005-2009
TypeStandard circulation coin
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#1081, Schön#1151
Obverse descriptionRight facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR 2005 RDM
Reverse descriptionThe famous Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) originates from the African Atlas mountains and was probably brought to Gibraltar 1000 yrs ago by the moors with the denomination in numerals below and the denomination in words above
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIVE PENCE 5
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2005  - Lighter script features -
2006  - -
2007  - -
2008  - -
2009  - Heavier script features -
Catalog ID8677672400
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