25 Pounds (Self Sufficiency) – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of Self Sufficiency

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1985

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 65 mm

Weight: 150 g

Silver weight: 138.75 g

Thickness: 6 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #20

Numista: #27062

Value

Exchange value: 25 FKP

Bullion value: $388.96

Inflation-adjusted value: 102.67 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with the denomination below. This commemorative coin, issued from 1 January 1985, is among the first to feature this effigy.

Inscription:

· QUEEN ELIZABETH II·FALKLAND ISLANDS ·

RDM

25 POUNDS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

The SS Great Britain, linked to the Falklands since 1886, was damaged in a storm and forced aground there on its final voyage. It remained until its return to the UK in 1970.

Inscription:

100 YEARS OF SELF SUFFICIENCY

SS GREAT BRITAIN

1885~1985

Script: Latin

Engraver: Michael Hibbit