1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Una and Lion
2019 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| 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#284359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The Una & the Lion design of 1839
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIEU ET MON DROIT
MMXIX
ONE DOLLAR
Translation:
God and my Right
2019
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The famous Una & the Lion design of 1839 which was created by the celebrated 19th century numismatic sculptor William Wyon. The theme for the coin was drawn from Edmund Spenser’s poem Faerie Queene which tells the tale of Una & the Lion which follows Princess Una after St. George had slayed the dragon and rescued her. During the course of their travels, Una met a lion who was so mesmerised by her beauty he became her companion and protector. For the design, Una was modelled on the 19 year old Queen Victoria and shows Una, representing truth and purity gracefully pointing the way forward with the lion beside her. The lion passant gardant is an ancient symbol of Britain.Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Una and Lion) 2019 coin from the British Virgin Islands features a unique design that showcases the island's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts the mythical creature Una and a lion, which are symbols of strength and purity. The coin's copper-nickel composition and 28.28g weight also make it a valuable collector's item.
