Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton Silver proof issue (1999)
Circulating version: 1999 Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
| Country | Falkland Islands |
| Year | 1999 |
| Denomination | 2 Pounds |
| Face value | £2 |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 28.280g · 0.8410 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II to right.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II FALKLAND ISLANDS RDM PM · 1999 ·
Cameo portrait and icebound ship “Endurance”, denomination below divides dates.
SIR ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON ENDURANCE 1874 · TWO POUNDS · 1922
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The 1999 Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton – Silver proof issue is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Cameo portrait and icebound ship “Endurance”, denomination below divides dates.
10,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1999 Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton – Silver proof issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1999 Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton – Silver proof issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £35.27 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1999 Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton – Silver proof issue different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1999 Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, not the coin found in change. It is struck in 92.5% silver rather than copper.
How do I identify the 1999 Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton – Silver proof issue?
Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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