Jason (Falkland) Islands, 1 Pound, 1979, Jackass Penguin (Item number: #207194305)

JASON ISLANDS
Pick#....................n/a
Denomination ....1 Pound
Date.....................1970's
Condition…...….UNC
Comments…......Jackass Penguin and Administrator Len Hill on the front. View from island looking at nearby volcanic island, flowers, and "Valid until 31 December 1979" clause ;on reverse. The African Penguin also known as the Black-footed Penguin is a species of penguin, confined to southern African waters. It is also widely known as the "Jackass" Penguin for its donkey-like bray, although several species of South American penguins produce the same sound.The Jason Islands are an archipelago in the Falkland Islands, lying to the far north-west of West Falkland. Three of nine of the islands, Steeple Jason, Grand Jason and Clarke's Islet are private nature reserves owned by the Wildlife Conservation Society, New York. Other islands in the group are National Nature Reserves owned by the Falkland Islands Government. See my other notes from this country. Image is not exact note in lot.
NEVER A RESERVE !!