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500 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Santa Maria ND
1994 year| Gold (.500) | 19.81 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| 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#109738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship sailing left beside value, no gulls.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
$500
FM
SANTA MARIA
.500 FINE GOLD
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a replica of the Santa Maria, one of Christopher Columbus' ships, on the other. The coin's design was created by the British Virgin Islands' own sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, and it's considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
