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50 Pence – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Opening of Mount Pleasant Airport

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1985

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #21a

Numista: #18387

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 FKP

Bullion value: $74.63

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.05 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II in profile, wearing the King George IV State Diadem.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II·FALKLAND ISLANDS

· 50 PENCE ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Prince Andrew bust, left profile

Inscription:

OPENING OF MOUNT PLEASANT AIRPORT·MAY 1985

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1985	—	5,000	Proof

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