Token - Antwerpen Zo 4 pers.; Pithecophaga jeffervi

The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), also known as the monkey-eating eagle or great Philippine eagle, is a critically endangered species of eagle of the family Accipitridae which is endemic to forests in the Philippines. It has brown and white-colored plumage, a shaggy crest, and generally measures 86 to 102 cm (2.82 to 3.35 ft) in length and weighs 4.04 to 8.0 kg (8.9 to 17.6 lb).

The Philippine eagle is considered the largest of the extant eagles in the world in terms of length and wing surface area, with only Steller's sea eagle and the Harpy eagle being larger in terms of weight and bulk.  It has been declared the national bird of the Philippines. It is also depicted in the Philippine one thousand-peso note.  The species had been classified by the IUCN Red List as Critically endangered with a declining population and is one of the most endangered raptors in the world. The most significant threat to the species is loss of habitat, a result of high levels of deforestation throughout most of its range. Since 2019, more than 20 eagles have been rescued mostly due to injuries from gunshot wounds.

Description:
Complete series of entrance tokens to Antwerp Zoo (1978-1987).  Minted by the Royal Mint of Belgium, "Monnaies Privées", and engraved by Marcel Mazy.  These medals can still be handed in at the cash desk in lieu of admission tickets, currently at a cost of £27.50 / person (on-line booking – Feb 2025).

Obverse: Animal accompanied by its scientific name.  Reverse: Inscriptions plus entrance details (No. of people) - 30.00 mm
The complete series of Antwerp Zoo entrance tokens consists of 10 sets.  Each set consists of four entrance tokens, with a total of 10 entries:  For 1 person (in copper).  For 2 people (in nickel silver).  For 3 people (in imitation ‘billon’ silver).  For 4 people (in silver).  Only 2,000 sets were minted.

Cubs were sold at 140Fb per entry, i.e. 1,400 Fb per set (+ 60Fb shipping).  In total, 100 entries to Antwerp Zoo.