2017 PATAGONIAN TOOTHFISH - Blue/Green TITANIUM Coin in BOX+COA Falkland Islands

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2017 Falkland Islands
Patagonian Toothfish
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GORGEOUS 990 TITANIUM COIN
Comes in Box with Certificate of Authenticity
BRAND NEW ISSUE
Mintage of only 7500 coins!
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In recognition of 30 years of work conducted by Falkland Islands Fisheries Department (FIS) to help maintain fish populations around the Falkland Islands, Pobjoy Mint is releasing a stunning colored titanium coin featuring the Patagonian Toothfish in an Eddy of Water.
As Titanium reacts differently with every strike, each Patagonian Toothfish coin is technically different and varies slightly in color. There is also a lined effect that is present on the coins which is unique to this metal. The obverse features the Pobjoy exclusive effigy design of HM Queen Elizabeth II in exceptional detail.
The Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) is a species of cod found in cold icy waters primarily in the southern Hemisphere at depths of between 45m and 3850m! Toothfish can grow to become very large and can weigh up to 100kg and reach 2.3m in length, although this is quite rare. It is estimated that they can live for up 50 years and sustain themselves by feeding on squid, small fish, prawns, crabs.
The Patagonian Toothfish is widely commercially fished however its name is deemed to be unattractive to consumers. In 1977 a U.S. fish wholesaler decided he wished to sell the species under a different name and chose to call it the ‘Chilean Sea Bass’ a name which is now recognized by FDA (Food & Drug Administration) for both the Patagonian Toothfish and a close relative, the Antarctic Toothfish.
The Falkland Islands are playing a role in the conservation of this species by creating regulated fisheries and collating data from Patagonian Toothfish catches. This was set up in 1994 with the increase in dermersal longliners targeting this species at depths of over 600m. The reports show that the fish stocks mainly decreased from 1994-1999 with the biomass currently at about 50% of what it was in its unexploited state. The official body responsible for the sustainable development of fisheries in the Falklands is the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department (FIS), established in 1987.
Year
2017
Face Value
1 Crown
Metal
Titanium
Weight
10g
Size (mm)
36.1mm
Box/COA
Yes/Yes
Mintage
7500
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