coinman1 CC BY

2 Pounds – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Royal Heritage

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #55

Numista: #78222

Value

Exchange value: 2 FKP

Bullion value: $75.99

Inflation-adjusted value: 4.91 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II·1996·FALKLAND ISLANDS

RDM

· 2 POUNDS ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Henry VIII standing in full regalia with rose crest and shield.

Inscription:

ROYAL HERITAGE

HENRY VIII

1509-1547

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	10,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Falkland Islands

✨ Legendary