1 Crown (Port Louis) 2008 front 1 Crown (Port Louis) 2008 back
1 Crown (Port Louis) 2008 photo
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1 Crown Port Louis

2008 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
1 Crown 5 FKP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#87612
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Flag raising over fort

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1833.PORT LOUIS.2008
PM
1 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Falkland Islands 1 Crown (Port Louis) 2008 coin features a unique reversible design, with the obverse side depicting the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the reverse side featuring a scenic view of Port Louis, the capital city of the Falkland Islands. This coin is interesting because it showcases the rich history and culture of the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.