Falkland Islands 5 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait large type (1974–1992)
| Country | Falkland Islands |
| Year | 1974–1992 |
| Denomination | 5 Pence |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 2,500 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.650g |
| Diameter | 23.6mm |
| Thickness | 1.80mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| 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
Black-browed albatross in flight left, denomination, and date below. This medium-sized albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) is circumpolar in the Southern Ocean.
FALKLAND ISLANDS WG 5 1974
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The 1974 Falkland Islands 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type is a collector 5 pence coin issued from 1974 to 1992, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 5.65g and measures 23.6mm across. Reverse design: Black-browed albatross in flight left, denomination, and date below. This medium-sized albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) is circumpolar in the Southern Ocean.
A mintage of 2,500 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
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Check the weight 5.65g and diameter 23.6mm and the metal (copper-nickel) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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