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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Drake
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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#96471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sir Francis Drake and ships
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE LIFE OF ELIZABETH I 1533-1603
SIR
FRANCIS
DRAKE
c.1540-1596
THE SPANISH ARMADA – 1586
PM
$1
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Sir Francis Drake) 2003 from British Virgin Islands is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation of the globe. The coin's design depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a map of the world with a ship, representing Drake's voyage, on the other side. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
