25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Columbus predicting lunar eclipse) 1992 front 25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Columbus predicting lunar eclipse) 1992 back
25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Columbus predicting lunar eclipse) 1992 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

25 Dollars - Elizabeth II Columbus predicting lunar eclipse

1992 year
Silver (.925) 21.54 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
British Virgin Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
25 Dollars (25&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
21.54 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#134041
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Columbus predicting lunar eclipse to natives

Script: Latin

Lettering:
$25
FM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean, and features a design depicting Columbus predicting a lunar eclipse, which is a unique and intriguing feature for a coin.