Coins of the BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS - a catalog of coins from different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
1 cent Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type, "young queen"), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: In the center - a green-headed and crested hummingbird on a branch, at the top there is a number "1", at the bottom there is an inscription in a semicircle: CENT.
1973 Bronze. Diameter - 15.00 mm. The weight - 1.50 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 181. Designers - Albert Makhin (obverse), Gilroy Roberts (reverse).
This type of coin was produced in 1973 - 1984
1 cent Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: In the center - a swimming turtle bisse, at the top - denomination: 1 CENT.
1985 Bronze. Diameter - 15.00 mm. The weight - 1.50 g. Smooth edge. Designer - Raphael McLough (obverse).
The only year of release.
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
5 cents Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type, "young queen"), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: In the center there are two Zenaid turtle doves, on the left is the number "5", on the right there is an inscription in a semicircle: CENTS.
1973 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 19.50 mm. The weight - 3.00 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 181. Designers - Albert Makhin (obverse), Gilroy Roberts (reverse).
This type of coin was produced in 1973 - 1984
5 cents Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: In the center there are three floating mackerels, at the top there is a semicircular denomination: 5 CENTS.
1985 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 19.50 mm. The weight - 3.00 g. Smooth edge. Designer - Raphael McLough (obverse).
The only year of release.
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
10 cents Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type, "young queen"), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: On the left - a kingfisher on a branch, on the right - denomination: 10 CENTS.
1975 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23.00 mm. The weight - 5.50 g. Corrugated edge. Mintage: 2 (Special Uncirculated quality). Designers - Albert McKeene (obverse), Gilroy Roberts (reverse).
This type of coin was produced in 1973 - 1984
10 cents Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: At the bottom of the Coin there are two floating barracudas, at the top there are denomination: 10 CENTS.
1985 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23.00 mm. The weight - 5.50 g. Corrugated edge. Designer - Raphael McLough (obverse).
The only year of release.
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
25 cents Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type, "young queen"), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: At the top of the Coin there are two mangrove cuckoos on a branch, at the bottom there is a denomination of 25 CENTS.
1974 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 26.00 mm., Thickness - 1.95 mm. The weight - 7.72 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 94 (proof quality). Designers - Albert McKeene (obverse), Gilroy Roberts (reverse).
This type of coin was produced in 1973 - 1984
25 cents Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: At the bottom is a blue marlin jumping out of the water. Above denomination: 25 CENTS.
1985 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 26.00 mm., Thickness - 1.95 mm. The weight - 7.72 g. Corrugated edge. Designer - Raphael McLough (obverse).
The only year of release.
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
50 cents Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type, "young queen"), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: In the center - two pelicans, on the left - the number "50", on the right - the inscription: CENTS.
1975 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 31.50 mm. The weight - 14.25 g. Corrugated edge. Mintage: 2 (Special Uncirculated quality). Designers - Albert McKeene (obverse), Gilroy Roberts (reverse).
This type of coin was produced in 1973 - 1984
50 cents Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: On the right side of the Coin - a fish of the dolphin family, on the left - the number: "50", below the semicircular inscription: CENTS.
1985 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 31.50 mm. The weight - 14.25 g. Corrugated edge. Designer - Raphael McLough (obverse).
The only year of release.
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
1 dollar Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called first type, "young queen"), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: In the center there are three magnificent frigates, at the bottom there is a semicircular denomination: ONE DOLLAR.
Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 38.61 mm. The weight - 28.28 g. Corrugated edge. Designers - Albert McKeene (obverse), Gilroy Roberts (reverse).
This type of coin was produced in 1974 - 1983
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
1 dollar Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: At the top of the Coin there are three butterfly fish, at the bottom there is a semicircular denomination: ONE DOLLAR.
1985 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 38.61 mm. The weight - 28.28 g. Corrugated edge. Designer - Raphael McLough (obverse).
The only year of release.
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
1 dollar Obverse: In the center - the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), under the portrait - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular text: ELIZABETH THE SECOND ... BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Reverse: In the center of the Coin there are three dolphins, below the denomination: $ 1.
2006 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 38.61 mm. The weight - 28.40 g. Corrugated edge. Designer - Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse).
The only year of release.
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
