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50 Pence – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Royal Wedding of Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1981

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 40,000

Material

Diameter: 38 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 ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #16a

Numista: #78324

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 FKP

Bullion value: $75.77

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.74 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II in profile, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II · FALKLAND ISLANDS

· 50 PENCE ·

Script: Latin

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Charles and Diana, conjoined portraits.

Inscription:

THE WEDDING OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER

·1981·

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	40,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Falkland Islands

50 Pence

1981