10 Cents - Elizabeth II - 2'nd Portrait (1973 - 1984)
Country
Government
Currency
Features
| Denomination | 10 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3 |
| Weight (g) | 5.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.77 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Arnold Machin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH THE SECOND · · · BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
· 1973 ·
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
ELIZABETH THE SECOND · · · BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
· 1973 ·
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Gilroy Roberts
Lettering:
CENTS
10
Description:
Of the five species of Kingfishers in the area, the Ringed Kingfisher is the most common and the most noisy. They live near rivers and lakes, and dive into the water to catch fish, using their wings as paddles and rudders while under the water.
CENTS
10
Description:
Of the five species of Kingfishers in the area, the Ringed Kingfisher is the most common and the most noisy. They live near rivers and lakes, and dive into the water to catch fish, using their wings as paddles and rudders while under the water.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 FM (P) | 181,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1973 FM (U) | 23,000 | Unknown | |
| 1974 FM (P) | 94,000 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1974 FM (U) | 13,000 | Unknown | |
| 1975 FM (M) | 2,000 | Unknown | |
| 1975 FM (P) | 32,000 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1975 FM (U) | 2,351 | Unknown | |
| 1976 FM (M) | 3,000 | Unknown | |
| 1976 FM (P) | 15,000 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1976 FM (U) | 996 | Unknown | |
| 1977 FM (M) | 500 | Unknown | |
| 1977 FM (P) | 7,218 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1977 FM (U) | 782 | Unknown | |
| 1978 FM (P) | 7,059 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1978 FM (U) | 1,443 | Unknown | |
| 1979 FM (P) | 5,304 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1979 FM (U) | 680 | Unknown | |
| 1980 FM (P) | 3,421 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1980 FM (U) | 1,007 | Unknown | |
| 1981 FM (P) | 1,124 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1981 FM (U) | 472 | Unknown | |
| 1982 FM (P) | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1982 FM (U) | Unknown | ||
| 1983 FM (P) | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1983 FM (U) | Unknown | ||
| 1984 FM (P) | Proof | Very Common |