1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Pegasus) 2018 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Pegasus) 2018 back
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Pegasus

2018 year
Virenium 8.00 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
British Virgin Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
1 Dollar (1&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Virenium
Weight
8.00 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#148793
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Pegasus rearing up with wings spread and denomination left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: $1

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Virenium is a German alloy containing nickel as well as copper and zinc with a magnetic element built in to serve as a security device. The metal was first used by the Isle of Man. The metal was developed by Derek Pobjoy, former Mint Master of the Pobjoy Mint, and named after his late wife, Verena Pobjoy.

Interesting fact

The 2018 $1 Elizabeth II (Pegasus) coin from the British Virgin Islands features a unique design element - a Pegasus horse on the reverse side. Pegasus is a mythical creature that is often associated with wisdom, inspiration, and poetry. The inclusion of Pegasus on the coin may symbolize the importance of these values in the British Virgin Islands.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  4000 - - - - - -

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