Description
Why purchase this 2020 50p South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 8 g CuNi Colorized Chinstrap Penguin?
The Pobjoy Mint starts its new Penguin Series with this Chinstrap Penguin. 1.2 million breeding pairs of these penguins can be found on Zavodovski, one of the South Sandwich Islands, alone. This coin has a cupro-nickel diamond finish. Part of a mintage of just 2,500 pieces, this coin weighs 8 g and will arrive in GEM Brilliant Uncirculated condition along with a certificate of authenticity.
- The first coin in a new Penguin Series from the Pobjoy Mint.
- Features the Chinstrap Penguin, a native penguin of Zavodovski, one of the South Sandwich Islands.
- Bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II that is unique to the Pobjoy Mint.
- Complete with Curpo-Nickel Diamond Finish.
- Limited mintage of just 2,500 pieces!
Stunning Chinstrap Penguin Design
The coin’s obverse bears a right-side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This portrait is exclusive to the Pobjoy Mint, which is represented by its initials, “PM,” at the base of the image. The monarch wears her Royal Diamond Diadem, earrings, and a necklace. The name of the issuing territory, “SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS,” join with the date, “2020,” in partially encircling her majesty.
The reverse features a colorized look at the featured animal. The penguin has its head turned up and is calling out. This offers an excellent view of the dark feathers under its chin that give it its name. It stands on a piece of ice against a backdrop of choppy water. Its name, “CHINSTRAP PENGUIN,” arches over it, while the coin’s face value, “FIFTY PENCE,” is noted at the bottom of this face.
