20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Astrolabe) 1985 front 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Astrolabe) 1985 back
20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Astrolabe) 1985 photo
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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Astrolabe

1985 year
Silver (.925) 19.09 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
British Virgin Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
20 Dollars (20&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
19.09 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#32493
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Astrolabe

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY DOLLARS
FM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1985 Elizabeth II (Astrolabe) silver coin from the British Virgin Islands features an astrolabe, an ancient astronomical instrument used for solving problems related to time and the position of the stars, on its reverse side. This design was chosen to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the invention of the astrolabe.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 FM - - - - - -

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