50 Pence - Elizabeth II Macaroni Penguin

50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Macaroni Penguin) - obverse50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Macaroni Penguin) - reverse

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Features

Issuer South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2020
Value 50 Pence
0.50 GBP = USD 0.63
Currency Pound sterling (2000-date)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 8 g
Diameter 27.3 mm
Shape Heptagonal (7-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
301045
References KM# 102
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Macaroni Penguin

Series: Penguins

Obverse

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS
PM
2020

Reverse

Single Adult Macaroni Penguin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MACARONI PENGUIN
DA
50 PENCE

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mintmark of Pobjoy Mint (PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023)

Mark

DA Die letters DA, Pobjoy Mint

Comments

The Macaroni Penguin is known for its distinctive yellow crest; they have bright red eyes, with a thick, orange beak. With the crest, an adult bird has an average height of around 70cm, yet their weight can vary drastically dependant on the time of year and the sex of the penguin.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020 PM DA $ 14

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