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2 Pounds (Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton) – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 125th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #64a

Numista: #171057

Value

Exchange value: 2 FKP

Bullion value: $75.41

Inflation-adjusted value: 4.50 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II FALKLAND ISLANDS

RDM

PM

· 1999 ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Cameo portrait with icebound "Endurance"; dates flank denomination.

Inscription:

SIR ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON

ENDURANCE

1874 · TWO POUNDS · 1922

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Pobjoy Mint	(PM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	10,000	Proof

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