In 2022 The Pobjoy Mint released a brand new commemorative £2 coin on behalf of the Falkland Islands to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands.
The long-running dispute between Britain and Argentina over the ownership of the Falkland Islands was brought to a head in 1982 when Argentina invaded the Island triggering the start of a 74 day war. In retaliation the British Government then led by Margaret Thatcher sent a large task force to recapture the Islands, which they did successfully.
Liberation Day takes place on the 14th June and commemorates the end of the occupation of the Falkland Islands by Argentina in 1982. Islanders gather at Christ Church Cathedral to mark the occasion with a thanksgiving service, followed by wreath laying at the Liberation Monument and a military parade. The day is a public holiday in the Falkland Islands.
2022 was named the “Looking Forward at Forty” year, by the Falklands government, as a special way of making it a time to reflect on the achievements that have been made with their hard-won freedom, and to look forward to the next 40 years of life in the Falkland Islands.
*This coin is from the Falkland Islands and has not entered general circulation in the UK*
*This coin is presented in a coloured display card*
Issue Limit: 2.750
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II Portrait (by Poboy Mint)
Reverse: Depicting the Liberation emblem (Also known as Falklands 40th) which comprises the number 40 with the Union Jack and incorporates various aspects of life on the Falkland Islands.