500 Dollars (Naming of America) – British Virgin Islands
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 500th Anniversary of the Naming of America
United Kingdom
Context
Year: 2006
Country: United Kingdom 
Issuer: British Virgin Islands
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 1785)
Total mintage: 99
Material
Diameter: 65 mm
Weight: 155.5 g
Gold weight: 155.34 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 99.9% Gold
Standard: Silver 5 ounces
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
flip
References
Numista: #349138
Value
Exchange value: 500 USD = $500.00
Bullion value: $25878.18
Inflation-adjusted value: 954.03 USD
Obverse
Description:
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Inscription:
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2006
IRB
IRB
Script: Latin
Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Description:
Map of America left, Vespucci bust right, ships below.
Inscription:
500TH ANNIVERARY OF THE NAMING OF AMERICA
AMERIGO VESPUCCI
$500
AMERIGO VESPUCCI
$500
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Person> Explorer |
| Map |
| Transportation> Watercraft |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Pobjoy Mint | (PM) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | — | 99 | Proof |
✨ Legendary