Falkland Islands 10 Pence - Elizabeth II, 1974 – 1992
2nd portrait; large type
Information
Country
Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Pence
Year
1974 – 1992
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.31
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Thickness (mm)
2.3
Demonetized
1 July 1993
Description
10 Pence from Falkland Islands. Issued from 1974 to 1992. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 11.31 g.
- Obverse
- Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right surrounded by legend
- Reverse
- 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
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | — | — | — | — | — | 2% | ||
| 1992 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.6% | |
| 1987 | 4K | — | — | — | € 3,50 | 6% | ||
| 1987 | 2.5K | — | — | — | — | Proof | 1.7% | |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — | € 2,50 | 10% | ||
| 1983 | — | € 1,10 | € 2,00 | € 2,20 | € 2,20 | 31% | ||
| 1982 | — | — | — | — | € 2,00 | 6% | ||
| 1982 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 3% | |
| 1980 | — | € 1,10 | € 1,10 | € 1,20 | € 1,50 | 29% | ||
| 1980 | 10K | — | — | — | € 3,70 | Proof | 7% | |
| 1974 | 87K | € 1,10 | € 2,10 | € 2,80 | € 2,80 | 30% | ||
| 1974 | 23K | — | — | — | € 3,40 | Proof | 6% |
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