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50 Pence - Elizabeth II British Rule
| Issuer | Falkland Islands Government |
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| Year | 1983 |
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| Composition | Copper-nickel |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the second portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin, depicted as a right-facing draped bust wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The effigy is rendered in fine relief against a smooth field. The circumferential legend reads 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II · FALKLAND ISLANDS' around the upper arc, with the denomination '· 50 PENCE ·' inscribed along the lower arc, all in raised Latin lettering separated by raised dots. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse commemorates the 150th anniversary of British administration of the Falkland Islands, depicting a detailed rendering of a three-masted sailing ship in full sail occupying the central field, evoking the era of early British settlement. Flanking the vessel are the dual dates '1833' to the left and '1983' to the right, marking the commemorative span. The legend 'FALKLAND' arcs prominently across the upper field in large bold lettering, while 'ISLANDS' is inscribed in equally prominent lettering along the lower arc, the overall design by Robert Elderton conveying a strong maritime heritage theme. |
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