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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Sir Walter Raleigh
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 28.280 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 | 28.280 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#38431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sir Walter Raleigh, ship in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE LIFE OF ELIZABETH I - 1533 - 1603
1552 - 1618 - SIR WALTER RALEIGH
PM
1 $
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of Sir Walter Raleigh's voyage to the New World in 1603. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh, along with a map of the Caribbean and a ship, symbolizing his historic voyage. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
