The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (11th July) a new crown coin which remembers the 35th anniversary of the day the islands were officially and wholly liberated from invading forces of the Argentinian Army. The long-running dispute between Britain and Argentina over the ownership of the Falkland Islands was brought to a head on […]
Falkland Islands: Second “penguin” coin in popular series issued
The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (20th June) their second coin as part of the very popular “Indigenous Penguins” coin series, which features full-colour renditions of the islands’ more numerous inhabitants. The Falkland Islands refer to themselves as the “penguin capital of the world,” as more than one million penguins nest […]
Falkland Islands: New Britannia silver bullion coin rules the waves
The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (13th June) a new silver bullion coin which features the most well-known symbol of the ruler of the waves. She is Britannia, and her likeness graces the islands’ newest crown coin. Britannia’s name was actually the Latin name given to the lands of Great Britain in […]
Falkland Islands: Remembering liberation 35 years ago with new silver coin
The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (6th June) two new coins which pay tribute to the liberation of the Falklands and South Georgia Island after the territories were invaded by the armed forces of the Argentine republic. The long-running dispute between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the ownership of the Falkland […]
Falkland Islands: Crown coins issued in honour of Queen’s platinum wedding anniversary
The Treasury of the Falkland Islands government have launched (7th April) a new series of coins that celebrate the wedding anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The couple were married after a brief engagement, but, as the couple had been long acquainted, the marriage was—for at least […]
