5 Cents - Elizabeth II - 2'nd Portrait (1973 - 1984)
Country
Government
Currency
Features
Denomination | 5 Cents |
Catalog Number | KM# 2 |
Weight (g) | 3 |
Diameter (mm) | 20 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.32 |
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:
5
CENTS
Description:
The Zenaida Dove is from the genus Zenaida whose other family members include the Socorro, Eared, Galapogos, White-winged, Pacific, and Mourning Doves. Of the seven species, only the Zenaida is typically found in the islands.
5
CENTS
Description:
The Zenaida Dove is from the genus Zenaida whose other family members include the Socorro, Eared, Galapogos, White-winged, Pacific, and Mourning Doves. Of the seven species, only the Zenaida is typically found in the islands.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1973 FM | 26,000 | Very Common | |
1973 FM (P) | 181,000 | Proof | Unknown |
1974 FM | 18,000 | Very Common | |
1974 FM (P) | 94,000 | Proof | Unknown |
1975 FM (M) | 3,800 | Unknown | |
1975 FM (P) | 32,000 | Proof | Unknown |
1975 FM (U) | 2,351 | Unknown | |
1976 FM (M) | 4,800 | 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 | Unknown |