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50 Pence (British Rule) – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of British Rule

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1983

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 150

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 47.54 g

Gold weight: 43.59 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #19b

Numista: #317228

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 FKP

Bullion value: $7268.62

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.25 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Elizabeth II

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II · FALKLAND ISLANDS

· 50 PENCE ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Wind-powered vessel.

Inscription:

FALKLAND

1833 1983

ISLANDS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	—	150	Proof

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