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50 Pence – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Launch of USS Winston Churchill

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 2,145

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: #66a

Numista: #68017

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 FKP

Bullion value: $76.01

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.12 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Crowned head facing right.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II · FALKLAND ISLANDS

RDM

· 50 PENCE ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Churchill as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, with date and ship at left.

Inscription:

WINSTON CHURCHILL 1874-1965

1999

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	2,145	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Falkland Islands

50 Pence

1999