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150 Pounds – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Conservation Series

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 652

Material

Diameter: 34 mm

Weight: 33.44 g

Gold weight: 30.10 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #13

Numista: #24243

Value

Exchange value: 150 FKP

Bullion value: $5028.08

Inflation-adjusted value: 1099.55 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens), also known as the southern or Patagonian sea lion.

Inscription:

FALKLAND ISLANDS 1979

£150

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1979	—	488
1979	—	164	Proof

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