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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Father of the Modern Olympics
2013 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#96602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Face of Zeus, image taken from the medal awarded to the winners at the very first modern Olympic Games in 1896
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLYMPIC
PM
$1
Edge
Reeded
Comment
150th Anniversary of the birth of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, better known as the 'Father of the Modern Olympics'Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Father of the Modern Olympics) 2013 coin from the British Virgin Islands features a unique design that highlights the role of Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the International Olympic Committee, in reviving the modern Olympic Games. This coin is a non-circulating commemorative coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather to commemorate a specific event or theme. It is made of copper-nickel, a common alloy used in coinage, and weighs 28.28 grams.
