Falkland Islands 20 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1999)
Circulating version: 1999 Falkland Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
| Country | Falkland Islands |
| Year | 1999 |
| Denomination | 20 Pounds |
| Face value | £20 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.999) (999/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 6.220g · 0.1998 t oz |
| Diameter | 21.9mm |
| Thickness | 1.30mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
QUEEN ELIZABETH II FALKLAND ISLANDS PM - 1999 -
Cameo portrait of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton above icebound ship "Endurance"
SIR ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON ENDURANCE 1874 - 20 POUNDS - 1922
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The 1999 Falkland Islands 20 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton is a collector 20 pounds coin, struck in 99.9% gold. It weighs 6.22g and measures 21.9mm across. Reverse design: Cameo portrait of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton above icebound ship "Endurance".
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How much is the 1999 Falkland Islands 20 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton worth?
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How is the 1999 Falkland Islands 20 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton 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. At 6.22g of 99.9% gold it is lighter than the 28.28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1999 Falkland Islands 20 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton?
Check the weight 6.22g and diameter 21.9mm and the metal (99.9% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.