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100 Dollars (Sir Francis Drake circumnavigation) – British Virgin Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 400th Anniversary World Circumnavigation by Sir Francis Drake

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1980

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: British Virgin Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1785)

Total mintage: 5,412

Material

Diameter: 24 mm

Weight: 7.1 g

Gold weight: 6.39 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #29

Numista: #119165

Value

Exchange value: 100 USD = $100.00

Bullion value: $1063.81

Inflation-adjusted value: 646.47 USD

Obverse

Description:

Young bust right, date below, legend around.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH THE SECOND ··· BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

·1980·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

"The Golden Hind" sailing ship centered within two circles of text. Outer ring: "·100 Dollars · 400th Anniversary World Circumnavigation". Inner ring: "900/1000 Fine Gold (symbol) Sir Francis Drake".

Inscription:

400TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD CIRCUMNAVIGATION

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE

900/1000 FINE GOLD

100 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	5,412

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