2017 Britannia Rules the Waves 1oz 999 Silver Falkland Islands Proof RARE

Description: 2017 Britannia Rules the Waves 1oz 999 Silver Falkland Islands Proof RARE - First coin produced for Falkland Islands, mintage strictly limited to 7,329 (Combined shipping available, please see my other listings) Other sellers on eBay:2017 Falkland Islands 1 crown 2017 with legend Britannia Rules the Waves | eBay (£126) 2017 BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES - FALKLAND ISLANDS 1 OZ SILVER PROOF RARE | eBay (£95 + £5 post) 2017 BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVEs Rare Controversial 1oz RARE Sealed! | eBay (£100 + £2.70 post) Falkland 1 Crown 2017 Queen Elisabeth Ii. 1 Ounce Silver Prägefrisch-st. 100706 | eBay (£136 + £21 post) Story of this coin and what makes it rareFalklands' commemorative coin will have to remove "Britannia rules the waves" — MercoPress Description: This is the first-ever bullion coin minted on behalf of the Falkland Islands. This stunning Silver Britannia coin features a reverse proof finish with a design honouring the 35th anniversary of the Falklands Liberation. Coin Highlights:Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.Coin comes in protective packaging.Limited mintage of 7,329 coins.Obverse: Depicts an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II used exclusively by Pobjoy Mint.Reverse: Features Britannia, the female personification of the British Isles who is seen as a symbol of British unity, liberty and strength holding a trident in the foreground. The waves of the sea are shown in the background.Sovereign coin backed by the British Virgin Island government. This coin would be a great addition to any coin collection. Own the first bullion coin minted for the Falkland Islands by adding this stunning 1 oz Silver Britannia Reverse Proof today! Britannia was the Latin name given to Great Britain in 43AD when it was occupied by the Romans. She was then personified and turned into a goddess who’s original bare breasted, spear wielding figure has appeared on coins from the 2nd Century until the modern day. The patriotic British song "Rule, Britannia!" originated from a poem written by James Thomson of the same name and was set to music in 1740 by Thomas Arne. The song has always been strongly associated with the Royal Navy hence the association with the Falklands Liberation due to the important part they played in the conflict. Britannia is a particularly strong British national emblem and the words from the song “Britannia Rules the Waves” are particularly resonating in relation to the Falklands Liberation. The long running dispute between Britain and Argentina over the ownership of the Falkland Islands was brought to a head on the March 19, 1982 when 50 Argentines landed on South Georgia Island and hoisted their flag. Under the order of Galtieri, President of Argentina, the invasion of the Falkland Islands was declared on 2nd April which triggered the start of the War. Specifications:Year: 2017Quality: Reverse Proof Country: Falkland IslandsDenomination: 1 CrownManufacturer: Pobjoy MintMetal Content: 1 troy ozPurity: .999 Fine SilverDiameter: 38.6 mmThickness: 3 mm

Price: 90 GBP

Location: Lisburn

End Time: 2024-12-06T18:06:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20.93 GBP