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100 Dollars – British Virgin Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Sir Francis Drake

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: British Virgin Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1785)

Total mintage: 3,216

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: #25

Numista: #182532

Value

Exchange value: 100 USD = $100.00

Bullion value: $1067.56

Inflation-adjusted value: 733.03 USD

Obverse

Description:

Young facing right, date beneath.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH THE SECOND•••BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND

1979

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Sir Francis Drake in ruff collar, facing right.

Inscription:

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE

100 DOLLARS

900/1000 FM

FINE GOLD

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1979	FM	3,216	Proof

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