British Virgin Islands is dependent territory of Great Btitain in Caribbean region. It has an area 151 sq.km. and population about 38000. Road-Town is the capital of BVI. These islands were founded by Cristoforo Colombo in 1493. At 1672-80 it were occupied by England and since that time belongs to UK. BVI have the right of self-government since 1967. The Executive Branch is headed by the Governor, who is appointed by the British Foreign Secretary. Legislative power is exercised by the Assembly, which consists of 14 members. Since 1959, the currency of the British Virgin Islands has been the US dollar. Since 1973, coins of the British Virgin Islands with the image of Queen Elizabeth II have also been issued. They are not used in circulation, but are formally legal tender.
1 cent 1973, bronze, weight - 1,5 g, size - 15 mm, thickness - 1,71 mm, mintage - 53000 pcs. Engravers: Arnold Machin (obverse - portrait of the queen) & Gilroy Roberts (reverse). Franklin Mint (USA). Such coins were released at 1973-84.
5 cents 1973, copper-nickel, weight - 3 g, size - 19,5 mm, thickness - 1,32 mm, mintage - 26000 pcs. Engravers: Arnold Machin (obverse - portrait of the queen) & Gilroy Roberts (reverse). Franklin Mint (USA). Such coins were released at 1973-84.
10 cents 1973, copper-nickel, weight - 5,5 g, size - 23 mm, thickness - 1,77 mm, mintage - 23000 pcs. Engravers: Arnold Machin (obverse - portrait of the queen) & Gilroy Roberts (reverse). Franklin Mint (USA). Such coins were released at 1973-84.
25 cents 1973, copper-nickel, weight - 7,72 g, size - 26 mm, thickness - 1,95 mm, mintage - 21000 pcs. Engravers: Arnold Machin (obverse - portrait of the queen) & Gilroy Roberts (reverse). Franklin Mint (USA). Such coins were released at 1973-84.
50 cents 1973, copper-nickel, weight - 14,25 g, size - 32 mm, mintage - 20000 pcs. Engravers: Arnold Machin (obverse - portrait of the queen) & Gilroy Roberts (reverse). Franklin Mint (USA). Such coins were released at 1973-84.
I have a 1973 five cents, in the matte finish like yours. Franklin Mint was doing exquisite work back then, don't you think?
