5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Bonito Fish) 1985 front 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Bonito Fish) 1985 back
5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Bonito Fish) 1985 photo
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5 Cents - Elizabeth II Bonito Fish

1985 year
Copper-nickel 3 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
British Virgin Islands
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
5 Cents (0.05&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#21878
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Bonito Fish

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5CENTS

Engraver: Gilroy Roberts

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin is found in a proof set that has included stamps representing the coins. The proof set is more like a book encased in a PVC Jacket, rather than the typical snap case you would find most BVI proof coins in (Blue Encapsulated).

Interesting fact

The 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Bonito Fish) 1985 coin from the British Virgin Islands features a unique design of a bonito fish, which is a species of medium-sized fish found in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

Price

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

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