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250 Dollars
(Discovery of America) – British Virgin Islands
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration:
500th Anniversary of Discovery of America
Series:
Discovery of America
United Kingdom
Context
Year:
1994
Country:
United Kingdom
Issuer:
British Virgin Islands
Ruler:
Elizabeth II
Currency:
Dollar
(since 1785)
Material
Diameter:
26 mm
Weight:
8.05 g
Gold weight:
4.03 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
50%
Gold
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
References
KM:
#
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163
Numista:
#109740
Value
Exchange value:
250 USD = $250.00
Bullion value:
$672.23
Inflation-adjusted value:
650.77 USD
Obverse
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II crowned bust right, dates beneath.
Inscription:
ELIZABETH THE SECOND • BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND
1492•1992
Script:
Latin
Engraver:
Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
Description:
"La Niña" was one of Columbus's three ships during his voyage to the Americas.
Inscription:
$250
FM
.500 FINE GOLD
NINA
Script:
Latin
Edge
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Mints
Name
Mark
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Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1994
FM
—
Proof
+
Series:
Discovery of America
1 Dollar
1992
1 Crown
1992
100 Dollars
1994
250 Dollars
1994
500 Dollars
1994
250 Dollars
1996
500 Dollars
1996
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