5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Liberation
1992 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#73375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Statue at center, inscription at right within 1/2 wreath
Lettering:
10th ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION 1992
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LIBERATED US
14 JUNE 1982
Interesting fact
The Falkland Islands 5 Pound coin featuring Elizabeth II (Liberation) 1992 is unique in that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Falkland Islands' coat of arms on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 15,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
