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50 Dollars – British Virgin Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Golden Dove of Christmas

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1980

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: British Virgin Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1785)

Total mintage: 6,379

Material

Diameter: 17.15 mm

Weight: 2.68 g

Gold weight: 1.34 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #28

Numista: #147054

Value

Exchange value: 50 USD = $50.00

Bullion value: $223.22

Inflation-adjusted value: 323.23 USD

Obverse

Description:

Young facing right, date beneath.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH THE SECOND...

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS.

.1980.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

A dove carrying an olive branch.

Inscription:

50 DOLLARS

500/1000 FINE GOLD

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	6,379	Proof

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