Pobjoy Mint Ltd

1,50 dollar (British Virgin Islands)

47,00 g

48,00 mm

Copper Antique Finished

2000 pcs.

Struck in extra high relief and enhanced with an antique finish

Pobjoy Mint Ltd

Pobjoy Mint Ltd

Obverse: effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS. The text reads «BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2013». Reverse: the design depicts the face of Zeus together with his hand holding a globe upon which winged Victory displays the traditional olive branch of victory.

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, known as the ‘Father of the Modern Olympics’ was born in 1893. His vision and dedication led to the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. To commemorate the anniversary of his birth, this coin was produced which reproduces the medal given to Olympic winners in 1896, in the same metal and with the same diameter. The coin was also produced in high relief making this a very desirable piece.