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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Queen Mother's coffin
2002 yearCopper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2002 |
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#96466 |
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Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The coffin of the Queen Mother with guards of honour, value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN MEMORIAM
PM
$1
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin is a commemorative coin issued by the British Virgin Islands in 2002 to honor Queen Elizabeth II and her mother's coffin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Queen's coffin, which is not commonly seen on coins. The coin's design is a nod to the Queen's long reign and her role as a symbol of stability and continuity in British history.