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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II John F. Kennedy
2013 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 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 | 38.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
A portrait of John F. Kennedy and the arms of Ireland
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHN F. KENNEDY
1963
2013
PM
1 DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Comment
John Fitzgerald ‘Jack’ Kennedy (JFK), 35th President of the United States (20th January 1961 – 22nd November 1963) and America’s first Irish-Catholic President, is commemorated with the release of this special coin from Pobjoy Mint, on behalf of the British Virgin Islands (BVI).This Uncirculated Cupro Nickel collector’s coin carries a portrait of John F Kennedy, and also a Coat of Arms which was presented to the President on St. Patrick’s Day, 1961. Gifted by T.J. Kiernan, the then Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland on behalf of the Irish Government, this was the first time a foreign sovereign nation had made such a grant to an American President. The design of the Coat of Arms was an amended combination of the symbols historically associated with the Irish names of Kennedy and Fitzgerald, the President’s paternal and maternal lines.
Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (John F. Kennedy) 2013 coin from the British Virgin Islands features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a portrait of President Kennedy. The coin's design is particularly interesting because it combines the image of a British monarch with that of an American president, highlighting the historical connection between the two countries. Additionally, the coin's copper-nickel composition and 28.28g weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
