25 Pounds - Elizabeth II 100 years of self sufficiency ND
1985 year| Silver (.925) | 150 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 FKP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 150 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
SS Great Britian : this vessel has had close associations with the Falklands since 1886. On her last journey, she ran into a violent storm which caused damage to her masts and was subsequently forced aground of the Falklands coast. She remained there until her return to the United Kingdom in 1970.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 YEARS OF SELF SUFFICIENCY
SS GREAT BRITAIN
1885~1985
Engraver: Michael Hibbit
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Royal Mint has been authorised by the Falkland Islands Government to strike a limited number of sterling silver 25 pound coins in proof condition to commerorate to 100th Anniversary of Self Sufficiency.A maximum of only 20,000 will be struck for worldwide distribution. Each coin weighs 150 grammes and is 65mm in diameter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate 100 years of self-sufficiency in the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the reverse side depicts a scene of the island's landscape with a group of penguins in the foreground. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1985) | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (100 years of self sufficiency) ND (1985) coin.
