Falkland Islands 10 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait large type (1974–1992)
| Country | Falkland Islands |
| Year | 1974–1992 |
| Denomination | 10 Pence |
| Face value | 10p |
| Mintage | 2,500 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | 1993 |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.310g |
| Diameter | 28.5mm |
| Thickness | 2.30mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | William Maving Gardner |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right surrounded by legend
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Pair of South American sea lion below the name of the country. Value and date below. Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia, also called the southern sea lion or Patagonian sea lion, locally Lobo Marino or León Marino can be found from the Peruvian coast to Patagonia and Uruguay to the east. A large adult bull (as featured, > 300 kg) may have up to 15 females
FALKLAND ISLANDS 10 1987 WG
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The 1974 Falkland Islands 10 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type is a collector 10 pence coin issued from 1974 to 1992, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 11.31g and measures 28.5mm across. Reverse design: Pair of South American sea lion below the name of the country. Value and date below. Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia, also called the southern sea lion or Patagonian sea lion, locally Lobo Marino or León Marino can be found from the Peruvian coast to Patagonia and Uruguay to the east. A large adult bull (as featured, > 300 kg) may have up to 15 females.
A mintage of 2,500 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1993), so its value is to collectors only.
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