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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Mt. Pleasant Airport; Silver Issue
1985 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 FKP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#18387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Bust of Prince Andrew facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPENING OF MOUNT PLEASANT AIRPORT·MAY 1985
Engraver: Robert Elderton
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of the Mt. Pleasant Airport on the Falkland Islands, which is a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. The airport was built in 1985 and the coin was issued the same year to mark the occasion. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a map of the Falkland Islands with the airport's location marked on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Mt. Pleasant Airport; Silver Issue) 1985 coin.
