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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Britannia
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#96558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The allegorical image of Britain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PM
$1
Edge
Reeded
Comment
From the Pobjoy Mint Press Release:To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Horatio Nelson the British Virgin Islands Government has approved the release of this superb coin which replicates the Naval Gold Medal awarded to Lord Nelson, for his successes including the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, the Battle of the Nile, and posthumously the Battle of Trafalgar. Only 22 of the privately produced medals were ever awarded and Nelson received three of them.
Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson (1758-1805) led an extraordinary life both professionally and privately. Most famously known as the naval strategist who helped win the Battle of Trafalgar, the most decisive naval battle in history, and his death in battle at the moment of victory ensured his position as one of Britain's great heroes. In other parts of the world, as well as throughout the UK, there are monuments, buildings and landmarks named after him, from the towering majesty of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, to a pub in Knotty Ash, Liverpool.
This splendid coin design depicts Britannia, holding a spear in her left hand and shield below, standing on the prow of an antique gallery with her right foot resting on a helmet. Britannia is being crowned with a wreath of laurel by a winged goddess Victory. The coin is presented in a stunning walnut finished wooden box with mosaic detail and ivory interior which reflects the quality craftsmanship of Nelson’s time.
The obverse of this coin features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS FSNAD. This coin is available in Proof Fine Silver Goldclad®, a process pioneered by Pobjoy Mint in which Proof Fine 999. Silver coins are beautifully clad with 24ct Gold. The coin is also available in Fine Proof 999.9 1/5oz and 1/25oz Gold, which are struck four times to the famous Pobjoy Proof finish.
In addition, silver and copper-nickiel version were issued too.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Britannia) 2008 from British Virgin Islands made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g is that it features an image of Britannia, the symbol of Britain, on the reverse side, which is a nod to the island's British heritage.
