FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
PRESS STATEMENT
14 August 2025
A New Series of Bank Notes for the Falkland Islands
A new series of bank notes for the Falkland Islands enters circulation today, with it being the first redesign in 40 years. The release of the notes, which coincides with Falklands Day, celebrates the Islands’ history, heritage, and natural beauty through designs that reflect our unique identity.
The new bank notes were developed following a public consultation, ensuring the designs capture the values, culture, and environment most precious to the Falkland Islands community.
The design references the first recorded sighting of the Falkland Islands by John Davis aboard the Desire on 14 August 1592, with the inclusion of the national motto “Desire The Right” and imagery of Steeple Jason Island – thought to be Davis’s first view of the Islands. The theme continues with illustrations of iconic local wildlife, including the black-browed albatross and King penguin, and the national flower, the Pale Maiden. The reverse side features the dramatic landscape of Steeple Jason Island, celebrating both our natural environment and the rich biodiversity of the Islands.
The old banknotes will be slowly withdrawn from circulation and replaced by the new notes. The old withdrawn banknotes will then be destroyed. There is no immediate deadline for this happening. Withdrawing the old banknotes will be gradual and ample advance notice will be given ahead of any deadline through official Falkland Islands Government channels. During this period both sets of bank notes will be legal tender, but the older notes will slowly disappear. The final withdrawal date is likely to be mid-2026.
Falkland Islands Government Financial Secretary, Pat Clunie said: “We are proud to present these beautifully designed notes, which so vividly reflect the spirit and character of the Falkland Islands. They honour our history while showcasing the wildlife and landscapes, that make the Falklands truly special. This series is a celebration of who we are, woven into the currency we use every day.”
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