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2 Pounds – Falkland Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Falkland Islands wildlife

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Falkland Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Silver center, Gold plated ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #69a

Numista: #78336

Value

Exchange value: 2 FKP

Inflation-adjusted value: 4.50 FKP

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II · FALKLAND ISLANDS

RDM

· 1999 · 2000 ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Sunburst island encircled by local animals on a gold ring.

Inscription:

TWO POUNDS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Matthew Bonaccorsi

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	—	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Falkland Islands

2 Pounds

1999