1999 Falkland Islands Millennium Uncirculated Large £2 in Capsule

1999 Falkland Islands Millennium Uncirculated Large £2 in Capsule

£60.00

Country: Falkland Islands
Composition: Bimetallic (Copper-Nickel centre in a Nickel-Brass outer ring)
Weight: 28.28 grams
Diameter: 38.61 mm (Crown-sized)
Thickness: 3.00 mm
Edge: Reeded (Milled)
Orientation: Medal alignment
Year: 2004
Value: 2 Pounds

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Categories: £2 Brilliant Uncirculated, 1999, All Products, Coin in Capsule, Falkland Islands

Description

The 1999 Falkland Islands £2 “Millennium / Wildlife” Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin is a bimetallic commemorative coin struck by the British Royal Mint. It was issued exclusively within the official 1999 Brilliant Uncirculated Annual Coin Set. It was never released into general pocket change.

Coin Design & Iconography

Obverse (Heads)

The front features the third official decimal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem.

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf (indicated by the tiny RDM initials under the bust).
Inscription: QUEEN ELIZABETH II · FALKLAND ISLANDS · RDM · 1999 · 2000 ·
Unique Feature: The dual-date inscription specifically honors the turn of the millennium from 1999 into 2000.

Reverse (Tails)

The back of the coin showcases a central map of the Falkland Islands superimposed over a stylized sunburst.

Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi.
Outer Ring: The golden outer ring displays a circular sequence of native Falkland wildlife, including a penguin, a sea lion, and local marine bird species.
Inscription: TWO POUNDS