Falkland Islands 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Conservation; Silver Issue obverse
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Falkland Islands 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Conservation; Silver Issue reverse
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Falkland Islands 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Conservation Silver Issue (1979)

CountryFalklands Year1979 Denom5 Pounds Mintage3,432 MetalSilver (.925) Melt £35.27
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CountryFalkland Islands
Year1979
Denomination5 Pounds
Face value£5
Mintage3,432
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight28.280g · 0.8410 t oz
Diameter36.4mm
ShapeRound
EdgeReeded
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Obv. artistArnold Machin
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags commemorative
Obverse

Effigy of queen Elizabeth II facing right to right.

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Reverse

Humpback whale

FALKLAND ISLANDS 1979 £5

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.8410
Melt value £35.27
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About the 1979 Falkland Islands 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Conservation – Silver Issue

The 1979 Falkland Islands 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Conservation – Silver Issue is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 28.28g and measures 36.4mm across. Reverse design: Humpback whale.

3,432 were struck.

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How much is the 1979 Falkland Islands 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Conservation – Silver Issue worth?

No verified sale of the 1979 Falkland Islands 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Conservation – Silver 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 do I identify the 1979 Falkland Islands 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Conservation – Silver Issue?

Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 36.4mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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