This commemorative set was produced by The London Mint Office in association with Imperial War Museums (IWM) to mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict (1982–2022). The collection is housed in a dedicated presentation folder and includes a series of coins and medals designed to honour the service branches and civilians involved. The set features a 9-carat gold Two Crowns coin issued by Gibraltar, alongside five gold-layered items. Each piece is accompanied by an individual Certificate of Authenticity.
The set comprises:
One 9-carat gold Two Crowns coin (Gibraltar, 2022). The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription ELIZABETH II.D.G.REGINA.GIBRALTAR. The reverse depicts the Falkland Islands Coat of Arms over a Union Jack background with the figure of Britannia and the inscription THE RIGHT TO LIVE IN PEACE.
One 24-carat gold-layered base metal Half Crown coin (Gibraltar, 2022), mirroring the design of the Two Crowns coin.
Four 24-carat gold-layered base metal medals themed Land, Sea, Air, and The People. The obverse of these medals features the IWM logo and the signature of Simon Weston CBE. The reverse designs include a British Paratrooper on a Yomp, naval vessels HMS Invincible and HMS Hermes, RAF Vulcan and Sea Harrier aircraft, and a memorial plaque for those lost during liberation.
The presentation folder includes a historical timeline of the conflict and biographical information for Simon Weston CBE, former Welsh Guardsman. Certificates of Authenticity bear the printed signatures of Christopher Wood for The London Mint Office and Simon Weston CBE as Military Ambassador.
Two Crowns Gold Coin: 8.00g weight, 26.00mm diameter
Half Crown Gold Layered Coin: 14.14g weight, 32.00mm diameter
Gold Layered Medals: 28.28g weight, 36.00mm diameter.
Condition report:
The coins and medals are in proof or collector quality condition, preserved within clear plastic protective capsules and appearing free from visible wear or toning. The presentation folder and several paper certificates exhibit significant water damage and brown staining at the bottom centre edge. This has caused warping to the cardboard folder and staining to the internal timeline pages and some certificates.
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