Falkland Islands 150 Pounds - Elizabeth II Southern sea lion (1979)
| Country | Falkland Islands |
| Year | 1979 |
| Denomination | 150 Pounds |
| Face value | £150 |
| Mintage | 164 |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (900/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 33.437g · 0.9675 t oz |
| Diameter | 34.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the southern sea lion and the Patagonian sea lion, denomination below
FALKLAND ISLANDS 1979 £150
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The 1979 Falkland Islands 150 Pounds - Elizabeth II Southern sea lion is a collector 150 pounds coin, struck in 90% gold. It weighs 33.44g and measures 34mm across. Reverse design: South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the southern sea lion and the Patagonian sea lion, denomination below.
164 were struck.
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No verified sale of the 1979 Falkland Islands 150 Pounds - Elizabeth II Southern sea lion has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £2,994 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
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Check the weight 33.44g and diameter 34mm and the metal (90% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.