Falkand Islands, 50 Pence (History of British Coins - Charles II Guinea) 2001
Charles II ruled from 1660-1685. This 2001 silver proof 50 Pence from the Falkland Islands has a replica of his Gold Guinea on it. Guinea is gold plated so that it can stand out. The mintage was very low and our collectors on the Falklands had never even seen one. But they not only issued it in Proof Sterling Silver but in Piedfort or double the normal thickness in Proof Sterling Silver. We bought them from the man who had them struck and all he could say was that the mintage was very low. Today a silver piedfort from the Royal Mint costs £155, these are much lower mintage and much lower price. Supplies are very limited!
