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5 pounds (Falkland Islands Discovery) – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Falkland Islands

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 20,000

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: #37

Numista: #69624

Value

Exchange value: 5 FKP

Bullion value: $78.98

Inflation-adjusted value: 13.72 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Crowned bust right, value below.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II·FALKLAND ISLANDS

RDM

·5 POUNDS·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Ship "Desire" at sea, map above, dates at right.

Inscription:

1592 1992

400th ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST SIGHTING

Script: Latin

Engraver: Willem Vis

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1992	—	20,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Falkland Islands

5 pounds

1992

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