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© Pobjoy Mint Ltd.
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Roses
2006 year| Gold (.9167) (Rose gold 22ct) | 6.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 50 Dollars (50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (Rose gold 22ct) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#366978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bouquet of roses, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PM
$50
Edge
Reeded
Comment
POBJOY PRESS RELEASE A697/0606A ROSE GOLD COIN TO CELEBRATE THE 80th BIRTHDAY OF AN ENGLISH ROSE
Pobjoy Mint Ltd is delighted to introduce a new outstanding coin on behalf of the British Virgin Islands to celebrate the 80th Birthday of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.
Rose growers have often commemorated landmarks in the Queen’s history by breeding a new variety of her favourite flower. Innovations created in the Queen’s name have also changed the history of rose horticulture. The three roses included in this elegant design are the Queen Elizabeth, the Silver Jubilee and the Gracious Queen.
The Queen Elizabeth Rose was introduced by Dr W. E. Lammerts at the beginning of her reign and was presented in 1954 one year after the Coronation. It is a stately rose that lives up to its name. Growing tall it is especially suited to the backs of borders and hedges and is china pink in colour with a light fragrance. The Royal National Rose Society presented a bed of the rose to the Queen, which was planted in the gardens at Buckingham Palace.
The Silver Jubilee Rose was bred by Alec Cocker and introduced in 1976 as a tribute to H.M. the Queen’s 25th year of reign. The Silver Jubilee is an unusual colour - a mixture of peachy-pink and cream with a dash of red on the reverse. It is slightly fragrant with an abundance of glossy green and bronze leaves growing to the ground. James Cocker & Sons were granted a royal warrant as suppliers of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's roses in 1975.
The Gracious Queen Rose was raised by James Cocker and Sons under a special commission by the Royal Warrant Holders to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and it was officially launched at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2002. This rose bush is a wonderful golden-yellow colour and has a strong fragrance. The Royal Warrant Holders presented fifty of these rose bushes to H.M. Queen Elizabeth and were planted in the gardens at Buckingham Palace.
Approved by Buckingham Palace the obverse of each coin carries a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS FSNAD and is available in stunning 22Ct Rose Gold (which is the pink coloured gold that was used in old English Sovereigns) and Proof Sterling Silver.
The precious metal versions have been struck to the highest quality and each coin is beautifully handcrafted.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Roses) 2006 coin from the British Virgin Islands is that it features a unique rose gold color, which is achieved through the use of 22-karat gold (91.67% gold) with a rose gold plating. This gives the coin a distinctive pinkish-red hue that sets it apart from other gold coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 PM | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Roses) 2006 coin.
