© Panda-UK-Coins
© Panda-UK-Coins
20 Dollars - Elizabeth II William Dampier
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 19.09 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 20 Dollars (20 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19.09 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#351533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pirate William Dampier portrait with ship in background & value surround by pattern
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
$20
WILLIAM DAMPIER
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features William Dampier, a famous British explorer and privateer, on its obverse side. Dampier is known for his voyages to the Pacific Ocean and his contributions to the fields of navigation, natural history, and anthropology. He is also known for his involvement in the pirate ship, the "Flying Gang," and his book, "A New Voyage Round the World," which details his adventures and observations of the peoples and cultures he encountered during his travels.
