1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Porcupine Fish) 2019 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Porcupine Fish) 2019 back
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Porcupine Fish

2019 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.60 mm
Description
Issuer
British Virgin Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
1 Dollar (1&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.60 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#173607
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Inflated Porcupine fish with its spines extended in the tropical waters

Script: Latin

Lettering: $1

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The tropical waters around the British Virgin Islands are home to a profusion of marine wildlife and the underwater world in this area is a magical place. There are over 400 fish around the British Virgin Islands and it is one of these - the Porcupine Fish - that features on the new coin that is being released on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government.

Interesting fact

The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Porcupine Fish) 2019 coin from the British Virgin Islands features a unique design of a porcupine fish, which is a species of fish commonly found in the Caribbean Sea. The coin's design showcases the fish's distinctive spiky appearance, with detailed engravings that give the impression of the fish's scales and quills. This coin is a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in marine life or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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