10 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, large type

Issuer Falkland Islands
Year 1974-1992
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 10 Pence (0.10 FKP)
Currency Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 11.31 g
Diameter 28.5 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Obverse: Arnold Machin
Reverse: William Maving Gardner
In circulation to 1 July 1993
Reference(s) KM#5.1
Obverse description Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right surrounded by legend
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse description Pair of South American sea lion below the name of the country. Value and date below. Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia, also called the southern sea lion or Patagonian sea lion, locally Lobo Marino or León Marino can be found from the Peruvian coast to Patagonia and Uruguay to the east. A large adult bull (as featured, > 300 kg) may have up to 15 females
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FALKLAND ISLANDS 10 1987 WG
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1974 - - 87 000
1974 - Proof - 23 000
1980 - -
1980 - Proof - 10 000
1982 - -
1982 - Proof -
1983 - -
1985 - -
1987 - - 4 000
1987 - Proof - 2 500
1992 - -
1992 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 5461365510
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