Falkland Islands 1980 penny

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimen shown is an example of a type struck for the Falkland Islands 1974-92. The penguins on the reverse are native to the area and substantially outnumber the humans. Far more coins are in collectors' hands than can possibly be in local circulation. The Falkland Islands, off the coast of Argentina in the south Atlantic Ocean, last made the news in 1982, when Argentina attempted to conquer the islands but were ousted by Her Majesty's Armed Forces. The islands remain a British dependency.

Recorded mintage: unknown (common in all grades).

Specification: 3.6 g, bronze, 20.3 mm diameter, reverse designed by William Gardner.

Catalog reference: KM 2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1979 10 pounds, steamer ducks
• Falkland Islands 1979 150 pounds
• 1983 50 pence, 150th anniversary of British rule
• Coins and currency dated 1980
• return to Falkland Islands