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500 Dollars - Elizabeth II Christopher Columbus
1991 year| Gold (.500) | 19.81 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 500 Dollars (500 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.500) |
| Weight | 19.81 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#94630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus 3/4 facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
$500
.500 FINE GOLD
FM
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Columbus, along with a map of the Caribbean and a sailing ship, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in 1991.
