1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Big Ben) 2016 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Big Ben) 2016 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Big Ben) 2016 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Big Ben

2016 year
Nickel brass 25.9 g -
Description
Issuer
British Virgin Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
1 Dollar (1&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
25.9 g
Size
85 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Other (Big Ben)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#92622
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Denomination.
Value.

Script: Latin

Lettering: $ 1

Edge

Partly reeded

Comment

This unusual coin of the British Virgin Islands is struck in the shape of Big Ben. Though technically Big Ben is the name of the Great Bell in the clock tower, the name is generally applied to the entire clock tower. The tower, located at the north end of Westminster Palace, holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world. It is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom, This unique coin has been produced in the shape of the clock tower showing the intricate architecture of this stunning landmark. As a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday, the time of the clock face is shown at 2:40am, the time she was actually born

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Big Ben) 2016 from British Virgin Islands made of Nickel brass weighing 25.9 g is that it features an image of Big Ben, one of London's most iconic landmarks, on its reverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 PM 5000 - - - - - -

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