The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (9th October) a new set of crown coins which mark the centenary anniversary of the establishment of the British Royal House. The Royal House came about due to the circumstances just after the fighting for the Great War began (1914–1918). The long-established and historic dynasty […]
Falkland Islands: Magellanic Penguin issued, concluding popular Penguins Series
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (11th September) their fourth and final coin in the popular Penguins Series, which included some of the different species of the flightless birds that have made the Falklands and surrounding area their home. The series consists of four coins depicting the rockhopper, gentoo, king, and now […]
Falkland Islands: Patagonian toothfish features on Falklands’ first titanium coin
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (16th August) new coins which recognize 30 years of work conducted by the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department (FIS) to help maintain fish populations around the islands. This official body, responsible for the sustainable development of fisheries in the Falklands, was established in 1987. Featured on the […]
Falkland Islands: Liberation is remembered with new silver crown coin
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 […]
