1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Wreck of the "Sea Venture") 1997 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Wreck of the "Sea Venture") 1997 back
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Wreck of the "Sea Venture"

1997 year
Copper-nickel 17.25 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Bermuda (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Dollar 1 BMD = USD 1.00
Currency
Dollar (1970-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
17.25 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Reuleaux triangle
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#18298
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Wreck of the "Sea Venture", as depicted in the Bermuda coat of arms, bordered by a single rope with an overhand knot in each corner.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BERMUDA

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 350th anniversary of the wreck of the "Sea Venture," a British ship that sank off the coast of Bermuda in 1609. The ship was carrying 150 colonists and crew, and although most survived the wreck, they were forced to spend ten months on the uninhabited island before they could be rescued. This event played a significant role in Bermuda's history and is still celebrated today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  - - - - - -

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