1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - 2'nd Portrait (1974 - 1983)
Country
Government
Currency
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 6 |
| Weight (g) | 24.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.75 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Arnold Machin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH THE SECOND · · · BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
· 1976 ·
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
ELIZABETH THE SECOND · · · BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
· 1976 ·
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Gilroy Roberts
Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The Magnificent Frigatebird was once known as the "Man o' War" due to its great speed and aerial piracy of other birds' meals. This bird has been clocked doing a 400 km/h dive! The Magnificent Frigate is a bird of the air. It cannot walk or swim, but can stay in the air for more than a week at a time. When it lands, it must do so on cliffs or high trees, since it cannot take off from the ground. With a wingspan up to 2.5 m, they have the highest wingspan to weight ratio of any bird. Their favourite meal in the British Virgin Islands is flying fish.
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The Magnificent Frigatebird was once known as the "Man o' War" due to its great speed and aerial piracy of other birds' meals. This bird has been clocked doing a 400 km/h dive! The Magnificent Frigate is a bird of the air. It cannot walk or swim, but can stay in the air for more than a week at a time. When it lands, it must do so on cliffs or high trees, since it cannot take off from the ground. With a wingspan up to 2.5 m, they have the highest wingspan to weight ratio of any bird. Their favourite meal in the British Virgin Islands is flying fish.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 FM (M) | 12,000 | Common | |
| 1974 FM (U) | Unknown | ||
| 1975 FM (M) | 800 | Unknown | |
| 1975 FM (U) | 2,351 | Unknown | |
| 1976 FM (M) | 1,800 | Unknown | |
| 1976 FM (U) | 996 | Unknown | |
| 1977 FM (M) | 800 | Unknown | |
| 1977 FM (U) | 782 | Unknown | |
| 1978 FM (U) | 1,743 | Unknown | |
| 1979 FM (U) | 680 | Unknown | |
| 1980 FM (U) | 1,007 | Unknown | |
| 1981 FM (U) | 472 | Unknown | |
| 1982 FM (U) | Unknown | ||
| 1983 FM (U) | Common |