The Tower Mint’s wildlife-inspired bullion series for the Falkland Islands highlights the rich and varied ecosystem of this isolated South Atlantic territory. Despite its remote location, the islands are home to an impressive range of seabirds, marine mammals, and unique wildlife species that flourish across the region’s rugged landscapes and coastal environments.
True to their name, Rockhoppers navigate their rugged coastal terrain with a distinctive two-footed jumping gait that carries them confidently over boulders, up cliff faces, and through crashing surf with impressive athleticism for a creature standing just 20 inches tall. Highly social and famously bold, Rockhoppers nest in raucous colonies of thousands, defend their territory with surprising ferocity, and display a spirited determination in everything they do that has made them one of the most endearing and widely admired seabirds in the world.
All 2026 1/10 oz Proof Falkland Islands Gold Southern Rockhopper Penguin Coins are available with individual display boxes that include a Certificate of Authenticity. This coin comes with proof visuals that include frosted devices and mirrored background fields.
The obverse of the 2026 Proof Falkland Islands Gold Southern Rockhopper Penguin Coin features a portrait of King Charles III. Created by artist Glyn Davies, this first-generation effigy presents His Majesty in left-profile relief without a crown, offering a modern and refined depiction of the monarch.
On the reverse of 2026 1/10 oz Proof Gold Southern Rockhopper Penguin Coins, the artwork showcases two penguins standing within their native surroundings. The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is widely recognized as one of the most distinctive penguin species, known for its compact black-and-white appearance and its notable crest of sharp yellow-and-black feathers that gives the bird its unmistakable character.
