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1973 First Coinage Of The British Virgin Islands Uncirculated Specimen Set
1973 First Coinage Of The British Virgin Islands Uncirculated Specimen Set
1973 First Coinage Of The British Virgin Islands Uncirculated Specimen Set
1973 First Coinage Of The British Virgin Islands Uncirculated Specimen Set
1973 First Coinage Of The British Virgin Islands Uncirculated Specimen Set
1973 First Coinage Of The British Virgin Islands Uncirculated Specimen Set

1973 First Coinage Of The British Virgin Islands Uncirculated Specimen Set

$ 15.81

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Virgin Islands, British
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Type: Mint, Proof Set
  • Condition: Never removed from presentation folder. Will come to you as pictured.
  • Year: 1973
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • KM Number: Various

    Description

    For your consideration is this First Official Coinage of the British Virgin Islands.  On June 30, 1973 in honor of the 200th anniversary of constitutional government with representation, the Legislative Council of the British Virgin Islands issued its first official coinage.  The subject for these historic coins were the exotic birds of the Islands.  Gilroy Roberts, the renowned artist and sculptor was commissioned to render the designs for the new coinage.  This set is made up of 6 coins.  The dollar is solid sterling silver, the one 1c is bronze all the others are cupro-nickel.
    Dollar KM#6a - Obverse:  Young Elizabeth II,  Reverse:  Magnificent Frigate
    39mm in diameter
    ASW 0.7643 0z
    25.7 grams
    This is the actual set that will be mailed to you.  Before bidding please ask any questions you may have.  This will be sent to you by the USPS with tracking.
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