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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen Mother's 90th Birthday
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 FKP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#78326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Crowned entwined 'E's in floral wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
· 1900 · 1990 ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who was a beloved figure in the British royal family and known for her dedication to public service and charitable work. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen Mother on one side and a depiction of the Falkland Islands' coat of arms on the other, highlighting the unique connection between the British monarchy and the remote overseas territory.
