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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Mona Lisa
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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#96605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Half portrets of Mona Lisa and Leonardo da Vinci, inscription around, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500th Anniversary of the Mona Lisa
500th Anniversary of the Mona Lisa (in mirror writing)
Leonardo (in mirror writing)
DV
PM
$1
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The identity of the sitter for the Mona Lisa has been a point of debate for Art Historians over the centuries and the design on this coin is taken from the theory that the Mona Lisa is a self portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci and shows an image of the Mona Lisa morphing into a portrait of the artist. The wording in the surround is in the mirror writing style that Leonardo adopted and his signature is also included in the design.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the famous Mona Lisa smile, making it a one-of-a-kind collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
